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UNION 


PRAYER   MEETING 


HYMNS. 


"Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God;   let  ALL  the  people  praise 
thee." — Fs.  lxvii.  5. 


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QjT  Tnis  collection  of  Hymns,  prepared  by  a  Committee  of  tho  Yocva  Mss's  Christian 
AsBOCiiTiON,  under  tho  advice  of  several  eminent  cl.iy.vnHU  of  ditl,r,nt  evangelical  denomina- 
tions, is  published  for  them  by  Tin  AmUICAB  Svsda  y-Scbool  Union. 


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mHIS  Collection  of  PRAYER  MEETING  HYMNS 
*-  was  prepared  in  the  spring  of  1858,  to  meet  a 
want  then  apparent  to  all  who  frequented  devotional 
meetings.  The  hymns  which  are  contained  in  it  are 
gathered  from  all  the  collections  in  use  among  Evan- 
gelical Christians,  and  are  appropriate  for  all  occa- 
sions of  Christian  worship.  This  little  hook  has  been 
used  in  the  daily  prayer  meeting,  the  firemen's  meet- 
ing, the  church  evening  meeting,  the  prison,  alms- 
house and  penitentiary.  It  has  cheered  the  afflicted 
believer  in  the  chamber  of  sickness;  the  voice  of 
praise  has  been  sounded  in  the  words  of  its  hymns, 
in  the  mountain  cabin,  the  coal  mine,  the  railroad 
car  and  the  steamboat.  Multitudes  of  Christian 
worshippers  in  the  tent  and  in  the  open  air  meeting 
have  praised  God  with  the  words  of  its  hymns ;  and 
in  innumerable  instances  has  it  been  blessed  to  the 
spiritual  edification  of  those  who  have  used  it.  The 
words  of  Scripture  which  preface  these  hymns  have 
spoken  peace  and  comfort  to  the  soul  of  many  a  be- 
liever, and  have  afforded  themes  for  earnest  and 
pointed  exhortations  in  the  prayer  meeting. 


The  demand  for  this  book  has  been  so  great  that 
it  has  been  found  necessary  to  issue  a  new  edition,  in 
larger  type  and  of  larger  size.  This  present  edition 
will  be  acceptable  to  many  who  may  have  thought 
the  other  too  small.  It  is  of  the  same  size  as  "The 
Prayer  Meeting  Tune  Book,"  which  has  been  pre- 
pared as  a  companion  to  it,  and  can  be  had  either 
bound  with  that  book,  or  separately,  as  may  be  pre- 
ferred. 

The  names  of  the  tunes  which  are  at  the  head 
of  each  hymn  in  this  edition  refer  to  the  tunes 
in  the  "Prayer  Meeting  Tune  Book."  This  designa- 
tion of  tunes  is  intended  to  serve  as  a  convenience  to 
those  who  lead  the  singing.  Only  one  tune  is  desig- 
nated to  each  hymn.  This  is  not  to  convey  the  idea 
that  no  other  tune  is  suitable  for  the  hymn,  but 
merely  to  point  out  a  tune  which  is  suitable.  These 
selections  have  been  carefully  made,  and  in  making 
them,  the  hymns  have  been  repeatedly  sung  with 
the  tunes,  the  names  of  which  are  here  affixed  to 
them,  to  test  their  appropriateness. 

The  book,  with  its  companion,  the  Prayer  Meeting 
Tune  Book,  goes  forth  anew  on  its  mission  of  useful- 
ness. May  it  continue  to  be  greatly  blest  to  the 
strengthening  of  the  Lord's  people,  and  the  awaken- 
ing of  unbelievers. 

September,  1859. 


Snijgtf  PMhtrj  §pm 


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Tune,  Coronation. 
paiTza  1£kbtiho  icse  accx,  paqs 


CM. 

"Kins  of  kin.d-s  and  Lord  of  lords."     Rev.  xix.  1G. 


A  LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! 
-£*-     Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small ! 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  May  we  with  heaven's  rejoicing  throng, 

Before  his  presence  fall, 
Join  in  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

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TRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

2  Tune,  Webb.  »        rj     f* 

i  UATicn  i:sE:i:,j  tu.sk  i.ouk,  riGETI.  fj    Vt 

"  Christ  was  once  offered  to  bear  the  sins  of  many.''     ]Ied.  i.w  2S, 

T  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
-*-     The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  trees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White,  in  his  blood  most  precious, 

Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus; 

All  fulness  dwells  in  him; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 

o  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine; 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 

I  on  his  breast  recline. 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Emmanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes 

His  name  abroad  is  poured. 

4  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 
The  Father's  holy  child. 

I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 

To  sing  with  saints  his  praises. 
To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

3  Tune,  Blendon.  t      -jur 

K)X.  PAGB7.  Jj.    JXL, 

"  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth/'     Job  xix.  2 3. 

T  KNOW  that  my  Eecleemer  lives  : 
J-    "What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives ! 
He  lives,  he  lives,  who  once  was  dead, 
He  lives,  my  ever  living  head. 

2  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  his  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 


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He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  wipe  away  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

He  lives,  all  glory  to  his  name  ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same; 

0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 

1  know  that  mv  Eedecmer  lives  ! 


4  Tune,  Duke  Street.  T      TUT 

J-l.   -Lu.. 

"Whosoever  shall  deny  me  before  men,  him  will  I  also  Jeny 
before  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven."     Matt.  x.  33. 

JESUS  !  and  can  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ! 


Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend? 
.No;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !   Yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, — 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  hush,  no  soul  to  save. 

5  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain ! 
And  O  may  this  my  glory  be  ! 
Jesus  is  not  ashamed  of  me ! 


5  Tune,  Otto.  Q     rj 

PRATER  MKKTINO  TONE  BOOK,  PAOE  79.  O)      /. 

"  Who  shall  separate  u.s  from  the  love  of  Christ  ?"     Rosr.  viii.  35. 

HAIL  !  my  ever  blessed  Jesus, 
Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing; 
To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious, 
Thou  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

2  O  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven  ! 
O  what  joy  and  happiness ! 

Love  1  much?    I'm  much  forgiven; 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

V>  Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 
Unconcerned  in  sin  I  lay ; 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 
Till  my  Saviour  passed  that  way. 

1   Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven, 
My  Redeemer's  tenderness ; 
Love  I  much?    I'm  much  forgiven; 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 


PRAYER.  MEETING    HYMNS. 

5  Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir, 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthroned  above, 
Whilst,  astonished,  I  admire 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love. 

G  That  blessed  moment  I  received  him 
Filled  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace : 
Love  I  much  ?    I'm  much  forgiven ; 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 


6  Tune,  Rothwell.  X      Tyr 

PRA.TER  MEEI1NO  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  16.  XJ»     J.TJL* 

"  "Whose  dominion  is  an  everlasting  dominion,  and  his  kingdom 
is  from  generation  to  generation."     Dan.  i\\  3i. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  : 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


2  To  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
"With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song  : 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 


Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  king; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  amen. 


PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 


Tune,  Fountain.  f*     TUT 

ill  I.S  .»   1  L'NS   liOOK,  PAGE  29.  V>»     XlJ.. 


rSSTSR  MBKI'tNO  IONS  BOOK,  PAOE  29. 


"Being  justified  by  his  blood,  wc  shall   be  saved  from  wrath 
through  him."     Romans  v.  9. 

npiIEUE  is  a  fountain,  filled  with  blood, 
-■-      Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins, 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  j 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  he  till  1  die. 

5  Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save  ; 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

8Tuno,  Brown.  /~i     "H«" 

PIIA-V  ■  'IE,  r-AOR  21.  >-'•    -U-L» 

"  Jesus  Christ  eame  into  the  world  to  save  sinners."     I  Tim.  i.  15. 

PLUNGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
J-       We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and  O,  amazing  love  ! 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  O,  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

9  Tune,  De  Fleury.  Q   a 

PRATER  »ti  :.:.   I    :  ONE  BOOK.  FAGS  91.  O     D» 

'■Thou  wast  slain,  and  ha-t  redeemed  us  to  God  by  thy  blood." 
Rev.  v.  9. 

~]\/TY  gracious  Redeemer  I  love, 
-*-*-■-     His  praises  aloud  I'll  proclaim; 
And  join  with  the  armies  above, 

To  shout  his  adorable  name: 
To  gaze  on  his  glories  divine, 

Shall  be  my  eternal  employ — 
To  see  them  incessantly  shine, 

My  boundless,  ineffable  joy. 

2  He  freely  redeemed,  with  his  blood, 
My  soul  from  the  confines  of  hell, 
To  live  on  the  smiles  of  my  God, 

And  in  his  sweet  presence  to  dwell; 
To  shine  with  the  angels  in  light, 

With  saints  and  with  seraphs  to  sing; 
To  view  with  eternal  delight 

My  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  my  King. 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Yc  palaces,  sceptres,  and  crowns, 

Your  pride  with  disdain  I  survey; 
Your  pomps  are  but  shadows  and  sounds ; 

And  pass  in  a  moment  away : 
The  crown  that  my  Saviour  bestows. 

Yon  permanent  sun  shall  outshine; 
My  joy  everlastingly  flows — 

My  God,  my  Redeemer  is  mine. 


"I  f\  Tune,  Ortonville.  fi     TUT 

XV^  PRAYER  MEET  INU  TGNK  BOOK,  PAOE  31  W«     -M-L« 

"We  love  him  because  he  first  loved  us."     1  John  iv.  19. 

QUOIT,  O  my  Jesus  !  Thou  didst  me 
"     Upon  the  cross  embrace ; 
For  me  didst  bear  the  nails  and  spear, 
And  manifold  disgrace; 

2  And  griefs  and  torments  numberless, 

And  sweat  of  agony, 
Yes,  death  itself;  and  all  for  one 
That  was  thine  enemy. 

3  Then  why,  0  blessed  Jesus  Christ  ! 

Should  1  not   love  thee  well  ? 
Not  for  the  hope  of  winning  heaven, 
Nor  of  escaping  hell; 

4  Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining  aught, 

Not  seeking  a  reward  ; 
lint  as  thyself  hast  loved  nie, 
O  ever  loving  Lord  ! 

5  E'en  so  T  love  thee  and  will  love, 

And  in  thy  praise  will  sing; 
Solely  because  thou  art  mv  GrOd, 
And  my  eternal  King. 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

nTune,  Bartirneus.  q     rj 

PR4TBB  HBETIKB  TONE  BOOT,  PABg 74.  O5      /. 

"A  friend  that  sticketh  closer  than  a  brother."     Pnov.  xviii.  24. 

{^)XE  there  is  above  all  others, 
^    Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  "Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood? 
But  this  Saviour  died  to  have  us 
Eeconciled,  in  him,  to  God. 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name; 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4  O  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  ! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love  \ 
We,  alas  !  forget  too  often 
What  a  friend  we  have  above. 

"J  £\  Tune,  Remember  me.  /~1     TV]" 

J_^  FBATKR  HXETIHO  TOSS  BOOK,  PAOK  36,  V«/«     1°-L - 

"Christ  died  for  our  sins."     1  Cor.  xt.  3. 

ALAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ! 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ! 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done, 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 
A  mazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide 

And  shut  his  glories  in; 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

2  13 


PKAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 
While  his  dear  cross  appears: 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 

>Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


1  O  Tune,  Z-.on.  o     rj     A 

J.O  PRATER  MIEHNil  IONE  DOOK,  PAGE  81.  O)      /}     ^t« 

''It  is  finished."     John  Six.  30. 

HARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary; 
Sec,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky! 

"It  is  finished  !" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  "It  is  finished  !" — O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  precious  words  afford  ! 
Heavenly  blessings  without  measure 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord; 

"It  is  finished  !" 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finished — all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law ; 
Finished — all  that  God  had  promised; 

Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe: 

"It  is  finished!" 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comforts  draw. 

I  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 
Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme; 
it 


PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 
All  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 


Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name ; 

Hallelujah  ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb. 

MTune,  TJxbridge.  T      Tvr 

PRAYER  MEETING  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  19.  XJ«     -LIL. 

"The  Lord  our  righteousness."     Jen.  xxiii.  6. 

JESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress; 
'Midst  naming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
"With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years; 
INo  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue, 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

3  "When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
Even  then,  this  shall  be  all  my  plea, 
Jesus  hath  lived,  hath  died  for  me. 

1  Ef  Tune,  Christmas.  fi    TUT 

J.O  PRATER  MEETING  TUNE  BOOK.  PAGE  28.  *»*•    J-'JL. 

"  Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this,  that  a  man  lay  down  his 
life  for  his  friends."     John  xv.  13. 

rnO  our  Eedeemer's  glorious  Name 
-*-     Awake  the  sacred  song : 
O  may  his  love  (immortal  flame) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach, 

"What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

15 


PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

3  He  loft  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  brig-lit  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"The  Saviour  died  for  me." 


5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 
Fill  every  heart  and  tongue; 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  Name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

T  O  Tune,  Golden  Shore.  Q     rj 

X.\J  PRAYER  MKET1NO  TCNE  BOOK,  TAOS  7(3.  O,      /• 

"I  havo  trusted  in  thy  mercy;  my  heart  shall  rejoice  in  tby 
salvation."     Ps.  xiii.  6. 

O  AVIOTJR,  source  of  every  blessing, 
^     Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

"1  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 
Sung  by  raptured  saints  above; 

Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me,  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  (Jod; 
Thou,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 
Didst  redeem  me  with  thy  blood. 

4  By  thy  hand  restored,  defended, 

Sale  through  lite  thus  far  I've  come; 
Safe,  O  Lord,  when  life  is  ended, 
Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home. 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

1  rj  Tune,  "Warwick.  /~1     JUT 

JL  /  PBATERl  3  3  40.  V^  •     -L7JL  • 

'•I  am  the  way,  the  truih,  and  the  life:  no  man  cometh  onto 
the  Father  but  by  me."    John  xiv.  6. 

rpHOTJ  art  the  Way,  to  thee  alone 
J-     From  sin  and  death  we  flee; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth,  thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart  j 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life,  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Xor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life  : 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 


Tune,  Kenaz. 

'P.AYZP.    MBBXtNe    T--\-Z    BOOS,    PASS   93. 


18 

"  Thanks  be  to  God.  which  giveth  us  the  victory,  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ."     1  Cor,  xv.  57. 

JESUS  lives,  and  so  shall  I; 
Death  !  thy  sting  is  gone  forever  ! 
He,  who  deigned  for  me  to  die, 

Lives,  the  bands  of  death  to  sever. 
He  shall  raise  me  with  the  just; 
Jesus  is  my  hope  and  trust. 

2  Jesus  lives,  and  by  his  grace 

Victory  o'er  my  passions  giving; 

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TRAYEE,   MEETING   HYMNS. 

I  will  cleanse  my  heart  and  ways, 

Ever  to  bis  glory  living. 
The  weak  he  raises  from  the  dust; 
Jesus  is  my  hope  and  trust. 

3  Jesus  lives,  and  death  is  now 

But  my  entrance  into  glory. 
Courage!  then,  my  soul,  for  thou 

Hast  a  crown  of  life  before  thee! 
Thou  shalt  find  thy  hopes  were  just ; 
Jesus  is  the  Christian's  trust. 

"I  f\  Tune,  Harwell.  Q     17 

Xt/  PRAYER   lipiiNa   TUNE    Hl.V:K,    PAOE  73.  Oj      /• 

"  And  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying,  Salvation  to  our  (Jod 
which  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb."  Ki:v. 
vii.  10. 

HARK,  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
Sound  the  note  of  praise  above; 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices: 
Jesus  reigns  the  God  of  love. 

See,  he  sits  on  yonder  throne! 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone; 

Hallelujah,  Amen  ! 

2  Jesus,  hail!  whose  glory  brightens 
All  above  and  gives  it  worth  ; 
Lord  of  love,  thy  smile  enlightens, 

( 'beers  and  charms  (by  saints  on  earth  ; 
When  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 

:i   King  of  glory,  reign  forever, 

Thine  an  even-lasting  crown  ; 
Nothing  from  thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  thou  hast   made  thine  own; 
Happy  objects  of  thy  grace, 
Chosen  to  behold  thy  race. 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

Saviour,  hasten  thine  appearing, 
Bring,  O,  bring  the  glorious  day, 

When  the  awful  summons  hearing, 
Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away! 

Then  with  golden  harps  we'll  sing, 

Glory,  glory,  to  our  King. 


Tune,  Lyons. 

PRATER   MEETING    TONE    BOOK,   PAG3 


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"Great  and  marvellous  arc  thy  works,  Lord  God  Almighty: 
just  and  true  ar^  thy  ways,  thou  King  of  Saints."  Rev. 
xv.  3. 

HOW  wondrous  and  great 
Thy  works,  God  of  praise  j 
How  just,  King  of  saints, 
And  true  are  thy  ways : 
O  who  shall  not  fear  thee, 
And  honour  thy  name  : 
Thou  only  art  holy, 
Thou  only  supreme. 

2  To  nations  long  dark 

Thy  light  shall  be  shown; 
Their  worship  and  vows 

Shall  come  to  thy  throne ; 
Thy  truth  and  thy  judgments 

Shall  spread  all  abroad, 
Till  earth's  every  people 

Confess  thee  their  God, 

6>"|  Tune,  Zion.  Q      »7      A 

£t\.  PRATER   MEETING    TUNE    BOOK,   PAOE   81.  tj)        I  )      ^1 

"Wo  are  more  than  conquerors,  through  him  that  loved  us." 
Romans  viii.  37. 

TTALLELUJAH!  victory,  victory ! 
J-L     Lift  the  conqueror's  song  on  high ! 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 
Jesus  drives  the  foe  before  us. 


Lo,  the  powers  of  darkness  fly ; 

Hallelujah, 
]STow  our  joyful  hearts  reply. 

Long  and  fierce  has  been  the  conflict; 

Long  the  issue  hung  in  doubt; 
Hell  united  all  its  forces; 

All  were  foiled  and  put  to  rout : 
Hallelujah — 

Eaise  to  heaven  the  rapturous  shout 

Hallelujah — to  the  Saviour! 

Let  the  triumph  widely  spread, 
Twas  his  precious  blood  stained  banner 

Struck  the  raging  foe  with  dread; 
Hallelujah — 

Satan  saw  the  cross,  and  fled. 


CyC\  Tunc,  Zebulon.  TT      TUT 

£x£i  PniTIR   UIK1IN.I    TUNE    BOOK,   P.V.   I  J.J-.       J.TL. 

••Blessed  lie  his  glorious  name  forever."    Ps.  lxxii.  19. 

/~"10MI\  every  pious  heart 

^      That  loves  the  Saviour's  name, 

Your  aoblesl  powers  exert 

To  celebrate  his  fame: 
Tell  all  above  and  all  below, 
The  debt  of  Love  fco  him  you  owe. 

2  .lie  left  his  starry  erowu. 

Ami  laid  his  robes  aside  ; 
<  )n  wings  of  love  came  down, 

And  wept,  and  hied,  and  died. 
What  he  endured,  0!    who  can  tell  1 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell. 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

3  From  the  dark  grave  he  rose, 

The  mansion  of  the  dead : 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes 
In  glorious  triumph  led  : 
^Up  through  the  sky  the  conqueror  rode, 
And  reigns  on  high,  the  Saviour  God. 

4  Jesus,  we  ne'er  can  pay 

The  debt  we  owe  thy  love; 
Yet  tell  us  how  we  may 

Our  gratitude  approve : 
Our  hearts — our  all  to  thee  we  give : 
The  gift,  though  small,  do  thou  receive. 

QQ  Tune,  Ashley.  /"I      TUT 

^O  PRATER   MEETING-   TONE    BOOK,   PAOS  21.  V/»       J.U.  • 

"  I  will  joy  in  the  God  of  my  salvation."     Hab.  iii.  18. 

SALVATION!  oh,  the  joyful  sound, 
Glad  tidings  to  our  ears; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Salvation!  buried  once  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay; 
But  now  we  rise  by  grace  divine 
And  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

4  Salvation !  O  thou  bleeding  Lamb, 

To  thee  the  praise  belongs : 
Salvation  shall  inspire  our  hearts, 
And  dwell  upon  our  tongues. 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 
CHORUS. 

Glory,  honour,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  forever! 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer  ! 

Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord!  ^ 

O/l  Tune,  Zerah.  pi      jur 

CX'-Jfc  FRAYSR    MSETINO    1C.NK    BOOK.    PAOK  41.  \j '•      JJJ.  i 

"  Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord." 
Ps.  cL  6. 


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FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 


My  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace ! 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 
Assist  me  to  proclaim. 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  honours  of  thy  name. 

o  Jesus!  the  name  that  calms  our  fears, 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  cars; 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4   Look  unto  him,  ye  nations;  own 
Your  God,  ye  fallen  race  ; 
Look,  and  he  saved  through  faith  alone. 
Be  justified  by  grace. 

C%  C  Tune,  Northampton.  T       TUT 

£i%J  rRAVKR    UEBT1M   1    TCNE    BOOK,   PAOB    13.  ■»-••       ■*•»-*■ « 

"Blessing,  and  honour,  and  glory,  ami  power,  be  onto  Him 
thai  Bitteth  upon  the  throne,  ami  unto  tin'  Lamb  forever." 
Rev.  v.  13. 

OW  to  (he  Lord  a  Doble  song! 
Awake,  my  soul — awake,  my  tongue; 
Ilosanna  lo  (he  eternal  name, 
And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 


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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 
Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

$  Grace!  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme — 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name ! 
Ye  angels  dwell  upon  the  sound : 
Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground ! 

4  Oh,  may  I  reach  that  happy  place 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face! 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold ! 

C)£»  Tune,  St.  Martin's.  /~i      TUT 

£jKJ  pairy  ts  37,  Vy.     J.U.. 

••  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain."     Rev.  v.  12. 

/HOILE,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
^     With  angels  round  the  throne; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues. 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  '-Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died/'  they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus:" 
'•'Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honour  and  power  divine; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

Ql"9  Tune,  Loving  Kindness.  T       "iyr 

fcj  i  PRATXB  MBR-Oro  TDBB  BOOK,  PASS  13.  Jul.      -L7J-. 

'•'  How  excellent  is  thy  loving  kindness  I" 
Ps.  xxxvi.  7. 

WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays. 
And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise, 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

He  justly  claims  a  song  from  thee, — 

His  loving  kindness,  0  how  free! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all, 

He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate, — 
His  loving  kindness,  O  how  great! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 

He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, — 
His  loving  kindness,  ()  how  strong! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick,  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, — 
His  loving  kindness,  0  how  good! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart; 
But  though  I  oft  have  him  forgot, 
His  loving  kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail; 
O!  may  my  lasl  expiring  breath 

His  loving  kindness  Bmg  in  death. 

OQ  Tune,  Vesper.  o      17      a 

£jO  tray,-       ■  O,      /,     *±. 

••on  his  head  were  many  crowns."     Kr.v.  six.  12. 

LOOK,  ye  saints!   the  sight   is  glorious; 
See  the  man  of  sorrows  now, 
Prom  tin-  light  returned  victorious; 
Every  knee  to  him  shall  how  : 
Crown  him — crown  him! — 
Crowns  become  the  victor's  brOW 
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PEAYEE    MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  Crown  the  Saviour,  angels!  crown  him, 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings; 
In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  him, 
While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings: 

Crown  him — crown  him  ! — 
Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 

3  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  him, — 

Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim; 
Saints  and  angels !  crowd  around  him, 
Own  his  title,  praise  his  name: 

C ro  wn  h  im — c  ro  w n  hi  m  ! — 
Spread  abroad  the  victor's  fame. 

4  Hark!  those  bursts  of  acclamation! 

Hark  !  those  loud  triumphant  chords! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station; — 
Oh!  what  joy  the  sight  affords! 

Crown  him — crown  him  ! — 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords ! 

QQ  Tune,  Goshen.  "]  Q      "IT 

CAtJ  prat;  -*-^5     J-J-»- 

"  Hear  thou  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place." 
1  Kings  viii.  30. 

OLOKD,  let  our  songs  find  acceptance  be- 
fore thee, 
And  pierce  through  the  skies  to  thine  upper- 
most throne; 
For  thou  stoopest  to  listen  when  mortals  adore 
thee,  • 

And   sendest  thy  blessings  like  messengers 
down. 

2  Our  Father,   our  Father,   we    ask    thee    to» 
guide  us, 
And  keep  us  from  sin  till  life's  journey  be 
o'er; 

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PRAYEE   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Then  the  last  sigh  of  nature,  whate'er  else 

betide  us, 
Shall  waft  ns  to  glory,  when  time  is  no  more. 

8  Then,  then  will  we  sing  the  sweet  song  of 
the  blessed, 

And  mingle  our  strains  with  the  myriads 

above ; 
Far  surpassing  all  strains  that  our  tongues 

e'er  expressed, 
And  Jesus,  the  ehorus,  and  infinite  love. 


Q  f\  Tune,  Silver  Street.  Q     TVI" 

•  OV^  PRAVER  MKISIIKO  inNK    BOOK,  PAQE  51.  O.     -Lf-L. 

'fi  They  sing  the  song  of  Moses,  the  servant  of  God,  and  the 
song  of  the  Lamb."    Rev.  xv.  3. 

A  WAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
-^-     Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb; 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue ! 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love  : 

Sing  of  his  rising  power  ; 
Sing — how  he  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

vi  Ye  pilgrims  !  on  the  road 
To  Zion's  city,  sing  ! 
Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God,— 
In  Christ,  the  eternal  king. 

4  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  Bay, — 
"  Ye  blessed  children  !"  come; 
Soon  will  he  call  ns  hence  away, 
And  take  his  wanderers  home. 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

5  There  shall  each  raptured  tongue 
His  endless  praise  proclaim ; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Closes  and  the  Lamb. 

Ql  Tune,  Tabor.  TT     TUT 

«3-L  FRAYBBicran  jok.  page  55.  XJL.    J.7J-. 

u  In  the  day  of  atonement  shall  ye  make  the  trumpet  sound." 
Lev.  xxv.  9. 

BLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
The  gladly  solemn  sound; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

3  Ye  who  have  sold  for  naught 

The  heritage  above, 
Shall  have  it  back  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love  ; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home, 

i  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace ; 

Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near, 
Behold  your  Saviour's  face  : 

The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

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PRAYER   MEETING    HYMNS. 
QO  Tune,  De  Fleury.  Q   « 

O^J  PRJKTSB  1AXETINO  TUH1  BOOK,  PAOE  91.  O     O. 

"  Having  a  desire  to  deport,  and  to  bo  with  Christ."    Fitil.  i.  2.'J. 

"YTE  angels,  who  stand  round  the  throne, 
-*-      And  view  my  Immanuel's  face, 

In  rapturous  songs  make  him  known  ; 

Tune,  tune  your  Boft  harps  to  his  praise  : 
He  formed  you  the  spirits  you  are, 

'  So  happy,  so  noble,  so  good ; 
When  others  sunk  down  in  despair. 

Confirmed  by  his  power,  ye  stood. 

2  Ye  saints,  who  stand  nearer  than  they, 

And  cast  your  bright  crowns  at  his  feet, 
His  grace  and  his  glory  display, 

And  all  his  rich  mercy  repeat : 
He  snatched  }-ou  from  hell  and  the  grave — 

lie  ransomed  from  death  and  despair, 
For  you  he  was  mighty  to  save, 

Almighty  to  bring  you  safe  there. 

3  O,  when  will  the  period  appear, 

When  I  shall  unite  in  your  song? 
I'm  weary  of  lingering  here, 

And  I  to  your  Saviour  belong! 
I'm  fettered  and  chained  np  in  clay; 

I  struggle  and  pant  to  be  free; 
I  long  to  be  soaring  away, 

My  God  and  my  Saviour  to  see! 

4  I  want  to  put  on  my  attire, 

Washed  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb* 
I  want  to  be  one  of  your  choir, 

And  tune  my  sweet,  harp  to  his  name; 
I  want, — O,  I   want  to  be  there, 

Where  sorrow  and  sin  bid  adieu, 
Your  joy  and  your  friendship  to  share, 

To  wonder  and  worship  with  you  ! 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMN 


&. 


O  Q  Tune,  Dennis.  qj     fur 

fj(j  tB  MBITllie  BOOS,  FAOI  fi.  O.     JJJ. . 

'•'The  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory."    Ps.  lxsxiv.  11. 

C01TE,  we  who  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  our  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 

Who  never  knew  our  God; 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
Should  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below : 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

5  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry ; 
.  We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


Q  A  Tune,  Uxbridge.  T      TUT 

OtT  FBatib msbtini}  tubs  book,  paoi  IS,  JJ»    jHJL« 

"Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God :  let  all  the  people  praise 
thee."    Ps.  lxvii.  3. 

TflKO}!  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
-■-      Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise; 
Let  the  Eedeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord, 

And  truth  eternal  is  thy  Word : 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 

Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


Q  K  Tune,  Swanwiek.  /""i     "Jl/T 

OtJ  PRATER  MEETING  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  33.  V>«     J.U.. 

"Quicken  me,  0  Lord,  for  thy  name's  sake."    Ps.  cxliii.  11. 

pOME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
^     With  all  thy  quickening  powers; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

3  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ! 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great ! 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  j 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  thai  shall  kindle  ours. 

Q  r*  Tune,  St.  Louis.  T       Tyr 

^  \J  FRAY'  "K,  PAOK  17.  JLl.      -LXjL. 

"  As  many  as  arc  led  by  the  spirit  of  God,  they  are  the  Bona 
of  God."    Rom.  \  iii.  ll. 

COME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
Willi  light  and  comfort  from  above, 
Be  thou  our  Guardian,  thou  our  Guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

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2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  his  precepts  stray. 

4  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  blessed; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

OH  Tune,  Holley.  n  c 

^  J  PRATER  MSEIINO  TONE  BOOS,  PAGE  62.  /      0» 

"  The  love  of  God  is  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  which  is  given  unto  us."    Rom.  v.  5. 

TTOLY  GHOST,  with  light  divine, 
J-A     Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine; 
Long  hath  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Cast  down  ever}'  idol  throne, 
Reign  supreme, — and  reign  alone. 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

QQ  Tune,  St.  Thomas.  QJ     TUT 

OC5  PRAYHR  MXKTIHO  TUSK  h.vk,  FAOS  81.  0»    J-'-L. 

"  Pray  without  ceasing."    1  Tiiess.  v.  17. 

JESUS,  who  knows  full  well 
The  heart  of  every  saint, 
Invites  ns  all  our  griefs  to  tell, 
.    To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  lie  bows  his  gracious  ear — 

Wo  never  plead  in  vain; 
Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  will  hear 

His  ehosen  when  they  cry; 
Yes,  though  he  may  awhile  forbear, 
He'll  help  them  from  on  high, 

4  Then  let  us  earnest  cry, 

And  never  faint  in  prayer;* 
He  sees,  he  hears,  and  from  on  high, 
Will  make  our  cause  his  care. 

QQ  Tune,  Retreat.  T      Tyr 

Ot/  ;ic  15.  J-i»    -L'JL. 

"  Let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heart."     HeB.  x.  22. 

FROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes. 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat  ; 
'  fis  found  before  the  mercy  scat. 

•J   There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads, 
A  place  of  all  on  earth  most  sweet, 

It  is  the  blood-boughl  mercy  seat. 
:;  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 

Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy  seat. 


PEAYEE    MEETING   HYMNS. 

There,  there  on  eagle  wings  we  soar, 
And  sin  and  sense  molest  no  more ; 
And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy  seat. 


A  f\  Tune,  Eltham.  17  „ 

^JZXj  PRAYER  MEIltS'J  ICSii  B.OK,  PAG3  60.  /     O. 

"In  full  assurance  of  faith."    IIeb.  x.  22. 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer : 
He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Eise  and  ask  without  delay. 
Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring, 
For  his  grace  and  power  are  such, 
Xone  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

2  With  my  burden  I  begin, 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin ; 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 
Lord,  I  come  to  thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast, 

There  thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

3  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  thy  love  my  spirit  cheer; 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 
Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew j 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 
Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 


Tune,  Oak. 

TRA.TER  HEEriNQ   JUNK   HOCK,  PAOE 


41 

'•Let  us  labour,  therefore,  to  enter  into  that  rest."    Heb.iv.  11. 

HASTE,  my  dull  soul,  arise, 
Cast  off  thy  care, 
Press  to  tli3r  native  skies, 

Mighty  in  prayer. 
Jesus  has  gone  before, 
Count  all  thy  troubles  o'er, 
He  who  thy  burden  bore, 
Jesus  is  there. 

2  Soul,  for  the  marriage-feast 

Robe  and  prepare, 
Pureness  becomes  each  guest 

Jesus  is  there. 
Saints,  wave  your  victory  palms, 
Chant  your  celestial  psalms; 
Bride  of  the  Lamb,  thy  charms 

Oh,  let  us  wear ! 

8  Heaven's  bliss  is  perfect,  pure, 

Glory  is  there; 
Heaven's  bliss  is  ever  sure, 

Thou  art  its  heir. 
What  makes  its  joy  complete? 
What  makes  its  hymns  so  sweet? 
There  our  best  Friend  we  meet, 

Jesus  is  there. 

A  C}  Tunc.  Horton.  r»  c 

"  He  is  able  to  save  to  the  uttermost."     Hbd.  vii.  2a. 

I  \EPTH  of  mercy,  can  there  be 
■U     Mercy  still  reserved  for  me: 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare? 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  I  have  long  withstood  his  grace, 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  face; 
Would  not  hearken  to  his  calls, 
Grieved  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands, 

Shows  his  wounds,  and  spreads  his  hands: 
God  is  love !  I  know,  I  feel, 
Jesus  weeps  and  loves  me  still. 

4  Now  incline  me  to  repent ! 
Let  me  now  my  fall  lament ! 
Now  my  foul  revolt  deplore, 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 

A  Q  Tune,  Hamburg.  X      "IWT 

TjO  FRAYER  MEETINO  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  11.  J-J«    J.U.* 

"When  thou  hast  shut  thy  door,  pray  to  thy  Father  which  is 
in  secret."     Matt.  vi.  6. 

<AB  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be- 
gone, 

Let  my  religious  hours  alone  : 
From  flesh  and  sense  I  would  be  free, 
And  hold  communion,  Lord,  with  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire 

To  see  thy  grace,  to  taste  thy  love, 
And  feel  thy  influence  from  above. 

3  Send  comfort  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
To  cheer  me  in  this  barren  land ; 

And  in  thy  temple  let  me  know 

The  joys  that  from  thy  presence  flow. 

A  A  Tune,  Arlington.  fl    "jyr 

'J.  '  J.  PRAYER  MEETING  IDKE  BOOK,  PAOE  20.  V/e    J.U.I 

"0  God,  hear  the  prayer  of  thy  servant."     Dan.  ix.  17. 

A  PPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat, 
-^*-     Where  Jesus  answers  prayer; 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh; 
Thou  callcst  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  war  without,  and  fear  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place; 

That,  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  "Thou  hast  died." 

5  Oh,  wondrous  love,  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  Name. 

A  Ef  Tune.  Dundee.  /"i    TUT 

i^CfJ  PRATER  MEETING  1  UNE  BOOK,  PA   .  Kj •    A.1JL, 

'•Hear  me  speedily,  0  Lord."     Ps.  cxliii.  7. 

THOU,  whose  tender  mere)'  hears 
Contrition's  humble  sigh  ; 
Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye; — 

Sec,  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 
A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  ; 

Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  lace? 
I  last  thou  not  said, — "  Return  V 

And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 

To  drive  me  from  thy  feel  ? 
Oh,  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 

This  only  sale  retreat  ! 


O 


PBAYEE    MEETING   HYMNS. 

4  Oh,  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 
With  beams  of  merer  shine  ! 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

A  £*  Tune,  Federal  Street.  T      Ti/r 

^I\J  PHA.7ER  HEETIi:0  TCKE  BCOK,  PAGB  11.  JLl.     Ill,,, 

"Be  merciful  unto  me  according  to  thy  word."     Ps.  cxix.  58. 

Tj^EIEXD  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint ! 
-*-       Where  can  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint? 
Where,  but  with  thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  sinner,  helpless,  poor  ? 

2  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  thee, 
And  thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea  ? 
Does  not  the  word  still  fixed  remain, 


3  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  thou  not  hear  and  answer  prayer  : 
O  thou,  prayer  hearing,  answering  God, 
Take  from  my  heart  this  painful  load. 

A  1*7  Tune,  Ain.  Q     TUT 

*±-  /  prate?.  i:es::n  3  -.cs!  book,  page  42.  O.    J.U.*. 

'•  I  can  do  all  things  through  Christ,  which  strengthened  me." 
Phil.  iv.  13. 

TESTJS,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
*J      On  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
With  humble  confidence  look  up 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  prayer: 
Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do ; 
On  thee,  Almighty  to  create, 

Almighty  to  renew. 

2  I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will, 

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PEAYEE,    MEETING    HYMNS. 

That  tramples  down  and  easts  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill : 
A  soul  inured  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss; 
Ready  to  take  up  and  sustain 

The  consecrated  cross. 

3  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick,  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly; 
A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  armed  with  jealous  care, 
Forever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 

4  I  want  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray  and  never  cease, 
^Never  to  murmur  at  thy  stay, 

Or  wish  my  Bufferings  less; 
'This  blessing  above  all, 

Always  to  pray  I  want, 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  to  call, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

5  I  want  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  steady  aim, 
Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward, 

To  thee  and  thy  great  name; 
A  jealous,  just  concern 

For  thine  immortal  praise; 
A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn 

And  glorify  thy  grace. 

6  I  rest  upon  thy  word, 

The  promise  is  lor  me; 
My  BUCCOUr  and  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  surely  come  from  thee; 

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o 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 
Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 

Into  thy  perfect  love. 

A  Q  Tune,  Hereford.  QJ    TUT 

*£(j  PRAYER  MEETING  TCNE  BOOK,  PAGE  46.  O.    JJJ., 

"  Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again  ?"     Ps.  xxxv.  6. 

LORD  !  thy  work  rovive 
In  Zion's  gloomy  hour; 
And  let  our  dying  graces  live 
By  thy  restoring  power. 

2  Oh,  let  thy  chosen  few 

Awake  to  earnest  prayer ; 
Their  solemn  vows  again  renew 
And  walk  in  filial  fear! 

3  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak 

Through  lips  of  humble  clay, 
Till  hearts  of  adamant  shall  break, 
Till  rebels  shall  obey. 

4  Now  lend  thy  gracious  ear; 

Xow  listen  to  our  cry  : 
O,  come  and  bring  salvation  near ! — 
Our  souls  on  thee  rely. 

A  Q  Tune,  Greenville.  Q     17 

*-J-lJ  PRATER  MEETING  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  73.  O)      /• 

"  Thou  wilt  revive  me."     Ps.  cxxxviii.  7. 

\TISIT,  Lord,  thy  habitation, 

*       Breathe  thy  peace  in  all  therein; 
Peace,  the  foretaste  of  salvation; 

Peace,  the  seal  of  pardoned  sin. 
Let  thy  love  infusing  Spirit 

On  each  heart  be  shed  abroad; 
Eaise  us,  by  thy  boundless  merit, 

To  become  the  sons  of  God. 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  Prince  of  Peace,  be  ever  near  us, 

Fix  in  every  heart  thy  home; 
With  thy  sweet  communion  cheer  us, 

Quickly  let  thy  kingdom  come. 
Answer  all  our  expectation  j 

Give  our  raptured  souls  to  prove 
Strong,  abiding  consolation, 

Heavenly,  everlasting  love. 

CTi^  Tune,  Bartimeus.  Q     rj 

tJ\J  PRATER  MEETINO  IDSB  BOOK,  PAOE  7-}.  Oj      /• 

"0  Lord,  revive  thy  work."    Hab.  iii.  2. 

SAVIOTJK,  visit  thy  plantation  ; 
Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain: 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance; — 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers; 
Let  each  one,  esteemed  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  enticing  snares. 

4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh; 

And  begin,  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

pr  "I  Tune.  Expostulation.  "He 

*j3.  PRATER  KB]  it  83.  J--1-    »• 

"Though  your  Bina  be  u  scarlet,  thej  shall  be  u  white  m 
now  ;  though  they  be  refl  like  crimson,  they  shall  be  u  wool." 
Isaiah  L  I v. 

r\  FLY,  mourning  sinner!   Baith   Jesus,  to 

"      me. 

Thy   Lcuilt   I   will   pardon, — thy   -soul    I    will 
free  ; 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMITS. 

From  the  chains  that  have  bound  thee  my 

grace  shall  release, 
And  thy  stains  1  will  wash,  and  thy  sorrows 

shall  cease. 

2  Though  countless  thy  sins,  and  though  crim- 

son thy  guilt, 
Yet  for  crime  such  as  thine  was  my  blood 

freely  spilt; 
Come,  sinner,  and  prove  me;  come,  mourner, 

and  see 
The  wounds  that  I  bore  when  I  suffered  for 

thee. 

3  Thou  doubt'st  not  my  power,  deny  not  mv 

will  j 
Come  needy,  come  helpless,  thy  soul  I  will 
fill; 

My  mercy  is  boundless ;  no  sinner  shall  say 
That  he  sued  at  my  feet,  but  was  driven  away. 

r?  o  Tune,  Watchman.  Q     T\/r 

O^JJ  PEAYZS  MZEIIJIG  IDSB  BOOK.PAOEffi.  O.     ±TJ.t 

"  And  whosoever  will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely." 
Rev.  xxii.  17. 

rpHE  Spirit  in  our  hearts 
J-      Is  whispering,  Sinner,  come  ! 
The  bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  his  children,  Come! 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  Come ! 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  Fountain,  come ! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

O,  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

•1  Lo  !  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come  lM 
Lord,  even  so  !  I  wait  thy  hour  : 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come ! 

pTO  Tune,  Laeonia. 

OO  PRATER  MIETINiJ  i  ana  BOOK,  PAGE  95. 

"  This  day  is  a  day  of  good  tidings."     2  Kixgs  vii.  9. 

WHEKE'ER  we  meet,  you  always  say, 
What's  the  news  ? 
Pray  what's  the  order  of  the  day  ? 

What's  the  news? 
Oh,  I  have  got  good  news  to  tell ! 
My  Saviour  hath  done  all  things  well, 
And  triumphed  over  death  and  hell; 
That's  the  news ! 

1  The  Lamb  was  slain  on  Calvary; 

That's  the  news ! 
To  set  a  world  of  sinners  free ; 

That's  the  news ! 
'Twas  there  his  precious  blood  was  shed, 
'Twas  there  he  bowed  his  sacred  head; 
But  now  he's  risen  from  the  dead ; 

That's  the  news  1 
3  To  heaven  above  the  Conqueror's  gone ; 

That's  the  news  ! 
He's  passed  triumphant  to  his  throne- $ 

That's  the  news  ! 
And  on  that  throne  lie  will  remain, 
Until,  as  Judge,  he  comes  again, 
Attended  by  a  dazzling  train; 

That's  the  news! 

I    His  work's  reviving  all  around, — 
That's  the  news  ! 
And  many  have  redemption  found, — 

Thai's  the  news  ! 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

And  since  their  souls  have  caught  the  flame. 
They  shout  Hosanna  to  his  name; 
And  all  around  they  spread  his  fame, — 
That's  the  news  ! 

The  Lord  has  pardoned  all  my  sin ; 

That's  the  news ! 
I  feel  the  witness  now  within ; 

That's  the  news ! 
And  since  he  took  my  sins  away, 
And  taught  me  how  to  watch  and  pray, 
I'm  happy  now  from  day  to  day; 

That's  the  news  ! 

And  Christ  the  Lord  can  save  you  now; 

That's  the  news  ! 
Your  sinful  heart  he  can  renew; 

That's  the  news  ! 
This  moment,  if  for  sins  you  grieve, 
This  moment,  if  you  do  believe, 
A  full  acquittal  you'll  receive, — 

That's  the  news  ! 

And  now,  if  any  one  should  say, 


"What's  the  n 


ews 


Oh,  tell  them  you've  begun  to  pray ! — 

That's  the  news  ! 
That  you  have  joined  the  conquering  band, 
And  now  with  joy,  at  God's  command, 
You're  marching  to  the  better  land, — 

That's  the  news  I 

K/l  Tune,  Expostulation.  1  "I   C 

Q*±  PBUnilSKINa  TOOT  BOOK,  PAGK83.  ±±   O. 

"  Grieve  not  the  Holy  Spirit  of  God."     Eph.  iv.  30. 

FAELAY  not,  delay  not;    O  sinner!    draw 
-^     near, 

The  waters  of   life   are    now  flowing  for 
thee; 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

No  price  is  demanded,  the  Saviour  is  here, 
Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not;  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy  God  ? 
A  fountain  is  opened, — how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  his  pardoning 
blood? 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  the  Spirit  of  grace, 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  its 

sad  flight, 
And  leave  thee  in    darkness   to  finish  thy 

race, — 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

ET  pr  Tune,  Nuremburg.  rj  « 

<_JtJ  PRATER  BEKHNJ  TUNE  IIOUS,  1'AOE  6t.  /      »• 

"  Redeeming  the  time,  because  the  days  aro  evil."    Ern.  v.  10. 

SINNER,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep, 
Wake,  and  o'er  t\\y  folly  weep; 
Raise  thy  spirit  dark  and  dead, 
Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

2  Wake  from  sleep,  arise  from  death, 
See  the  bright  and  living  path  : 
Watchful  tread  that  path;   be  wise, 
Leave  thy  folly,  seek  the  skies. 

3  Leave  thy  folly,  cease  from  crime, 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time; 
Life  secure  without  delay, 

Evil  is  the  mortal  day. 

4  Be  not  blind  and  foolish  still; 
Called  of  .Icsus,  learn  his  will : 
.Icsus  calls  from  death  and  night, 
.Icsus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 
rr  r*  Tune,  Vesper.  q    17    A 

OO  PRATER  UEillNS  TUNE  BOOK,  PAGE  80.  O)     /  J    *±  • 

"He  will  abundantly  pardon."    Isaiah  lv.  7. 

SINNEKS,  will  ye  scorn  the  message, 
Sent  in  mercy  from  above  ? 
Every  sentence,  O,  how  tender ! 
Every  line  is  full  of  love : 

L'isten  to  it ! 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 


o 


Hear  the  heralds  of  the  Gospel, 
News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim, 

To  each  rebel  sinner, — "  Pardon, 
"Free  forgiveness  in  his  name:" 

How  important ! 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name  ! 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succour ; 
Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears ; 
And  with  news  of  consolation, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears  : 

Tender  heralds, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

JT  r»  Tune,  Ward.  T      TUT 

%J  J  PRATER  MEETING  TUNE  EOOK,  PAGE  18.  ■■-••     J-'-»-» 

"Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knock."    Rev.  iii.  20. 

TDEHOLD  a  stranger  at  the  door, 

-*-*     He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before, 

Hath  waited  long, — is  waiting  still ; 

You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  O,  lovely  attitude !    He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands  ! 
O,  matchless  kindness  !  and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes ! 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

3  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  burn, 
His  feet  departed  ne'er  return  j 
Admit  him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand, 
You'll  at  his  door  rejected  stand. 

PQ  Tune,  Zephyr.  t      T\/r 

£JO  PHATSR  MEEIINO   ICNE  BOOK,  PAOS  19.  J-l.     JJ±. 

"Return  unto  the  Lord,  and  ho  will  Lave  mercy."'  Isaiah  lv.  7. 

"OETUEN,  O  wanderer,  return, 
■*-*>     And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 
Were  kindled  b}-  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart; 
His  pitying  c}tcs  thy  grief  discern, 
His  hand  shall  heal  thy  inward  smart. 

3  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live; 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "No  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  Mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

rr  O  Tune,  Zion.  Q    17     A 

*j\j  FRAT1-H   Ml'MIN.I    'H    Mi   BOOK,  l'AOB  81.  Oj      /  ,   TC. 

"My  son,  give  me  thine  heart.''     PROV.  xxiii.  20. 

WELCOME,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer, 
Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine: 
Lord,  I  make  a  full  surrender, 

Every  power  and  thought  be  thine; 

Thine  entirely, 
Through  eternal  ages  thine. 

4G 


PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

2  Known  to  all  to  be  thy  mansion, 
Earth  and  hell  will  disappear; 
Or  in  vain  attempt  possession, 
When  they  find  the  Lord  is  near: 

Shout,  O  Zion ! 
Shout,  ye  saints,  the  Lord  is  here ! 

£2f\  Tune,  Duane  Street.  t      tvt 

Ovy  PRAYER  llttll.N  0    TOUi    BOOK.,  PAGE  8.  -Ll  >     J.TJ. . 

"  Choose  you  this  day  whom  you  will  serve."     Josh.  xxiv.  15. 

TO-DAY,  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice, 
Nowr  is  the  time  to  make  your  choice. 
Say,  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go? 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  no  ? 

2  Ye  wandering  souls,  who  find  no  rest, 
Say,  will  you  be  forever  blest? 

Will  you  be  saved  from  sin  and  hell  ? 
Will  you  with  Christ  in  glory  dwell  ? 

3  Come  now,  dear  youth,  for  ruin  bound, 
Obey  the  gospel's  joyful  sound  : 
Come,  go  with  us,  and  you  shall  prove 
The  joy  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

4  Once  more  we  ask  you  in  his  name, 
For  yet  his  love  remains  the  same, 
Say,  will  }Tou  to  Mount  Zion  go? 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  no? 

£*1  Tune,  Meribah.  f*i    TD    Tyi" 

\J.L  PRATER  MEETING  1  CNE  BOuK,   PAOE  53.  >»/•     JT  •    -L7X* 

"  Lord,  save  mo  !"    Matt.  xiv.  30. 

rjlHOU  God  of  glorious  majesty, 
-*-     To  thee,  against  myself,  to  thee, 

A  worm  of  earth,  I  cry; 
A  half-awakened  child  of  man  ; 
.  An  heir  of  endless  bliss  or  pain; 

A  sinner  born  to  die ! 

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PEAYEE    MEETING    HYMNS. 

Lo  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  yeas  I  stand, 

Secure,  insensible  ! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  that  heavenly  place, 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell ! 

O  God  !  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress; 
Give  mo  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate, 

And  wake  to  righteousness. 


Before  me  place,  in  dread  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  in  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar: 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 

Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  serious  industry  and  fear, 

Eternal  bliss  to  ensure  ; 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
To  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will. 

And  to  the  end  endure. 


Then,  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above: 
Whore  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope,  in  full  supremo  delight, 

And  everlasting  love, 

4S 


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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 


Tune,  Laconia. 

PRATER  MEETING-  TONE  BOOK,  FAOE  95. 

Come  yc,  and  let  us  walk  in  the  light  of  the  Lord. 
Isaiah  ii.  5. 


WE'RE  travelling  home  to  heaven  above. 
Will  you  go? 

To  sing  the  Saviour's  dying  love, 

Will  you  go  ? 
Millions  have  reached  that  blest  abode, 
Anointed  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  millions  more  are  on  the  road, 

Will  you  go? 

2  We're  going  to  see  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

Will  you  go? 
In  rapturous  strains  to  praise  his  name, 

Will  you  go  ? 
The  crown  of  life  we  there  shall  wear, 
The  conqueror's  palms  our  hands  shall  bear, 
And  all  the  joys  of  heaven  we'll  share, 

Will  you  go  ? 

3  We're  going  to  join  the  heavenly  choir, 

Will  you  go  ? 
To  raise  our  voice  and  tune  the  lyre, 

Will  jou  go  ? 
There  saints  and  angels  gladly  sing 
Hosanna  to  their  God  and  King, 
And  make  the  heavenly  arches  ring, 

Will  you  go  ? 

4  Ye  weary,  heavy-laden,  come, 

Will  you  go? 
In  the  blest  house  there  still  is  room, 
Will  you  go? 

D  5-49 


PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

The  Lord  is  waiting  to  receive, 
If  thou  wilt  on  him  now  believe, 
Thy  troubled  conscience  he'll  relieve, 
Come,  believe. 

5  The  way  to  heaven  is  straight  and  plain, 

Will  you  go? 
Repent,  believe,  be  born  again, 

Will  you  go? 
The  Saviour  cries  aloud  to  thee, 
"Take  up  thy  cross  and  follow  me, 
And  thou  shalt  my  salvation  see, 

Come  to  mo." 

/>Q  Tune,  Willowby.  C*     "P     TUT 

>Ot3  PRAYER   ME.ETIN3    TONE    BOOS,  PAOE   59.  W»     X    •     1U.< 

"  Yc  must  be  born  again."     JoHK  iii.  7. 

AWAKED  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 
And  knew  not  where  to  go; 
Eternal  truth  did  loud  proclaim, 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 
Or  sink  in  endless  woe." 

2  When  to  the  law  1  trembling  fled, 
It  poured  its  curses  on  my  head. 

I  no  relief  could  find; 
This  fearful  truth  increased  my  pain, 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

And  whelmed  my  tortured  mind. 

3  Again  did  Sinai's  thunders  roll, 
And  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul, 

A  vast,  oppressive  loud  ; 
Alas,  I  read,  and  saw  it  plain, 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  GrOd. 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

4  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 

The  gracious  Saviour  passed  this  way, 

And  felt  his  pity  move; 
The  sinner,  by  his  justice  slain, 
Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

f*A  Tune,  Ava. 

\J~C  PRATER    MEHTISO   TUNIS    BOOK,    PAG2   87. 

"To-day  if  yc  will  hear  his  voice,  harden  not  your  heart. 
Ps.  xcv.  7,  8. 

/^HILD  of  sin  and  sorrow, 
^     Filled  with  dismay, 
Wait  not  for  to-morrow, 

Yield  thee  to-day. 
Heaven  bids  thee  come 
While  yet  there's  room. 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Hear  and  obey. 

2  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Why  will  ye  die  ? 
Come  while  thou  canst  borrow 

Help  from  on  high. 
Grieve  not  that  Love 
Which  from  above, 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Would  bring  thee  nigh. 

3  Child  of  sin  and  sorroAV, 

Where  wilt  thou  flee 
Through  that  long  to-morrow, 

Eternity'/ 
Exiled  from  home, 
Where  wilt  thou  roam  ? 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Where  wilt  thou  flee? 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

4     Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Lift  up  thine  eye, 
Heirship -thou  canst  borrow 

In  worlds  on  high  ! 
To  that  high  home, 
Through  Christ  alone, 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Swift  homeward  fly. 

C*  CT  Tune,  "Windham.  T      TVT 

|j  fj  PRATER    MEETING   TONE    BOCK,    PAGE    IP.  J-U     JL7J-. 

"  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ;  and  take  not  thy  Holy 
Spirit  from  me."     Ps.  li.  11. 

STAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 
Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite, 
Nor  cast  the  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been, 

Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten    thousand    times    thy    goodness 
grieved; 

3  Yet  O,  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 

In  honour  of  my  great  High-priest! 
Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear 
T'  exclude  me  from  thy  people's  rest. 

4  Now,  Lord,  my  weary  soul  release ; 

Up-raise  me  with  thy  gracious  hand; 
Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace, 
And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 

CiCi  Tune,  Federal  Street.  T      TVT 

VjvJ  PRAYER   MEETING    TONE    BOOK,    PAGE    IT.  J»-l»     XXL* 

"  I  acknowledge  my  transgression?  ;  and  my  sin  is  ever  beforo 
me."     Ps.  li.  ;!. 

O  HOW  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord,  forgive  : 
^     Let  a  repenting  rebel  live; 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMXS. 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee? 

2  O,  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ! 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  my  eyes. 

3  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

4  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
"Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there. 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

r*ri  Tune,  Retreat.  T      TUT 

\J  J  PRATER  1IEETINQ    1CXZ   BOOS,   PAGS   15.  J-J.     -.TJL . 

"All  that  the  Father  giveth  me  shall  come  to  me,"  Jonx  vi.  87. 

JUST  as  thou  art, — without  one  trace 
Of  love,  or  joy,  or  inward  grace, 
Or  meetness  for  the  heavenly  place, 
O  guilty  sinner,  come !  0  come  ! 

2  Thy  sins  I  bore  on  Calvary's  tree; 
The  stripes  thy  due  were  laid  on  me, 
That  peace  and  pardon  might  be  free, — 

O  wretched  sinner,  come !  O  come  ! 

3  Come,  leave  thy  burden  at  the  cross ; 
Count  all  thy  gains  but  empty  dross : 
My  grace  repays  all  earthly  loss, — 

O  needy  sinner,  come  !  O  come  ! 

4  Come,  hither  bring  thy  boding  fears, 
Thine  aching  heart,  thy  bursting  tears; 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  salutes  thine  ears, — 

O  trembling  sinner,  come !  0  come  ! 

5*  53 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

5  "  The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come;" 
Rejoicing  saints  re-echo,  Come; 
Who  faints,  who   thirsts,  who  will,  may 
come : 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  come  !  O  come ! 

C*Q  Tunc,  Federal  Street.  T      7VT 

VJO  prayer  meeting  tcne  book,  page  11.  J-N   J-T-L. 

''And  him  that  cometh  unto  inc,  I  will  in  no  wise  cast  oat.'' 
Joiin  vi.  37. 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bidd'st  me  come  to  tb.ee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  thee,  whose   blood   can   cleanse  each 
spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come  ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
With  fears  within  and  wars  without, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind, 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind. 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 

5  Just  as  I  am, — thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  par* Ion,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  thy  promise  J  believe, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!  I  come ! 
G  Just  as  I  am, — thy  love  unknown 
l!;ts  broken  every  barrier  down; 
Now  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  Grod,  I  come  !  I  come! 


PEAYEE    MEETING   HYMNS, 
f*Q  Tune,  Toplady.  « 

UJy  FBATXB  KKTUB  IPW  BOOK,  PAOB 8BL  /     O. 

"  Thou  art  the  rock  of  my  salvation."     Ps.  lxxxix.  20. 
"  And  that  rock  wa3  Christ."     1  Con.  x.  4. 

ROCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
These  for  sin  could  not  atone ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring; 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  "While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
"When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, — 
Bock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

H/^  Tune,  Dundee.  fl     TUT 

JyJ  nunBXXRuoi  .:z23.  v/.  JJJL. 

••  The  time  is  short."     1  Cor.  vii.  29. 

TY7HEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 
*  *       O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker,  face  to  face, 
O,  how  shall  I  appear  ? 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 
And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrieks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought; 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

3  When  thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosed 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
O,  how  shall  I  appear  ? 

4  But  thou  hast  told  the  troubled  mind, 

Who  does  her  sins  lament, 
That  faith  in  Christ's  atoning  blood 
Shall  endless  woe  prevent. 

5  Then  never  shall  my  soul  despair 

Her  pardon  to  procure, 
Who  knows  thine  only  Son  has  died 
To  make  that  pardon  sure. 

I"71  Tune,  Tappan.  pi     TUT 

J  X.  PRATKR  MEETINO  1CNE  BOOK,  PAOE  33.  \J •     J.U.. 

"  Now  is  the  accepted  time;  now  is  tbo  day  of  salvation." 
2  Cou.  vi.  2. 

npiIE  time  is  short !  sinners,  beware, 
J-     Nor  trifle  time  away; 
The  word  of  greal  salvation  hear, 
While  it  is  called  to-day. 

2  The  time  is  short  !     0  sinners,  now 

To  Christ,  the  Lord,  submit  j 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow, 
And  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 

3  The  time  is  shori  !  ye  saints,  rejoice, — 

The  Lord  will  quickly  come; 
Soon  shall  you  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
To  call  you  to  your  home. 

4  The  time  is  short  !  the  moment  near, 

When  we  shall  dwell  above, 
And  be  forever  happy  there, 

With  Jesus  whom  we  love. 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMN'S. 

r]C)  Tune,  2iuremburg.  n  0 

"  The  night  conieth."     Jon.v  ix.  4. 

HASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise; 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  j 
Wisdom  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2  Hasten,  mercy  to  implore ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  eease  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest, 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

I"7Q  Tune,  Devizes.  ri     TUT 

/(J  FRATSB  KRllJire  TU*I  BOOI,  FAOI SR  V/.     I'-L  . 

''What  shall  it  profit  a  man.  if  he  gain  the  -whole  world,  and 
lose  his  own  soul  ?"     Mark  viii.  36. 

RELIGIOX  is  the  ehief  concern 
Of  mortals  here  below ; 
}Iay  I  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know. 

2  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
Or  for  an  early  tomb. 

3  0,  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  my  Eedeemer's  throne; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdued, 
His  government  to  own. 

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PRAYEE    MEETING   HYMNS. 

4  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love, 
Be  joined  with  godly  fear; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 

31  y  heart  to  be  sincere. 

1~7A  Tune,  Boylston.  QJ     TUT 

/  ^£  FRAYBR  MEETING  t  >a  44.  *J.     J.TJ.< 

"  Lord,  I  believe,  help  thou  my  unbelief."     Mark  IX.  24. 

|"  OBD,  I  would  come  to  thee, 
-*-^     A  sinner  all  defiled; 
O  take  the  stain  of  guilt  away, 

And  own  me  as  thy  child. 

2  I  cannot  live  in  sin, 

And  feel  a  Saviour's  love ; 
Thy  blood  can  make  my  spirit  clean : 
0  write  my  name  above  ! 

r7ET  Tune,  Martyn.  f"T  « 

/  Q  PRAYER  MEETING  TON  K  BOOK.  PAOE  76.  ■     »• 

"Even  ?a  must  the  Son  of  man  bo  lifted  up,  that  whosoever 
believeth  in  •him  should  not  perish,  but  have  eternal  life." 
Joii.\  iii.  M,  10. 

FROM  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
Where  Cue  Saviour  deigna  to  die, 

What  melodious  sounds  we  hear. 

Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear: 
"Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

2  "Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne, 
Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan  ! 

On  my  pierced  body  laid, 
Justice  ow  ns  the  ransom  paid  ; 
Bow  the  knee1  and  kiss  the  Son  ; 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

3  "Spread  for  thee  the  festal  board, 
See  with  richest  dainties  stored  j 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

To  thy  Father's  bosom  pressed, 
Yet  again  a  child  confessed, 
Never  from  his  house  to  roam; 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

"Soon  the  days  of  life  shall  end; 

Lo  !  I  come,  your  Saviour,  Friend, 

Safe  your  spirits  to  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day, 

Up  to  my  eternal  home ; 

Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come." 


FJC*  Tune,  Come,  ye  Sinners.  Q    iy    A 

i  O  PSA'S  ;  76.  O,     /  ■  ^t» 

"  Come  unto  me,  all  ye  tbat  labour  and  are  heavy-laden,  and  I 
will  give  you  rest."     Matt.  xi.  28. 

C1CXME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
'     Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  mercy,  love,  and  power. 

He  is  able, 
He  is  willing :  doubt  no  more. 

2  Ho  !  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  ; 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh. 

Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ! 
.All  the  fitness  he  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him. 

This  he  gives  you, 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruined  by  the  fall, 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all. 

Not  the  righteous, 
Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  Lo !  the  incarnate  God,  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude; 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

riri  Tune,  Rosefleld.  PT    « 

/     /  PRATER   MEEIINO   TUNS    0UOK,   FAQS   65.  /      /**• 

"Where  shall  the  ungodly  and  the  sinner  appear?" 
1  Pet.  iv.  18. 

TTTHEN  thy  mortal  life  is  fled, 

»  '     When  the  death  shades  o'er  thee  spread, 
When  is  finished  thy  career, 
Sinner,  where  wilt  thou  appeal-? 

2  When  the  world  has  passed  away, 
When  draws  near  the  judgmenl  day. 
When  the  awful  trump  shall  sound, 
Say,  oh,  where  wilt  thou  be  found? 

3  What  shall  soothe  thy  bursting  heart, 
When  the  saints  and  thou  must  part? 
When  the  good  with  joy  are  crowned, 
Sinner,  where  wilt  thou  be  found  ? 

4  While  the  Holy  Ghost  is  nigh, 
Quickly  to  the  Saviour  fly  ; 
Then  shall  peace  thy  spirit  cheer, 
Then  in  heaven  shall  thou  appear. 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 
P70  Tune,  Stonefleld.  T      "n/r 

/Q  PRAYER  YSSIIN8  1DSZ  BOOK,  PiOS  1".  J-l*     llJL  , 

"We  rejoice  in  the  hope  of  the  glory  of  God."    Romans  v.  2. 

STAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 
And  gird  the  Gospel  armour  on ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course ; 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes; 
Thy  Saviour  nailed  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 

And  triumph  in  Almighty  grace, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

HQ  Tune,  Athens.  f*i     TVf 

/  t/  PRATER  1IZET1UO   TUNS   BOOK,   PAGE    23.  V^«     XfJ.. 

"  The  gift  of  God  is  eternal  life  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord." 
Romans  vi.  23. 

"VT7IIEX  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

*  *       To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurled, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

G  61 


PEAYEH    MEETING   HYMNS. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Aeross  my  peaceful  breast. 

Qf\  Tune,  Hcndon.  rj    a 

%J\J  PRAYER   MEETING   TONS    HOOK,   PAOE  61.  /       &• 

"  Rejoice  in  the  Lord  alway."     Phil.  iv.  4. 

piIILDEEN  of  the  heavenly  King! 
^     As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod; 
They  arc  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest; 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest ; 
There,  your  seat  is  now  prepared, — 
There,  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

5  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

Q1  Tunc,  Laban.  Q     Tyr 

O-L  TllAYER   MIKUNil    l'UNK    HOOK,    PAOSt   47.  O.     J.U.. 

''  By  grace  yo  are  saved  through  faith."     Eph.  ii.  8. 

{^  RACE!  'tis  a  charming  sound, 

^T     Harmonious  to  the  ear; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

C2 


PEAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  a  way 

To  save  rebellious  man, 
And  all  the  means  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  guides  my  wandering  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown 

Through  everlasting  days; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

QQ  Tune,  Brownell.  T      TUT 

OrfiJ  PRATER   MEZIISO   TUNE   BOOK,   PAGE   6.  J-1*     -•■'-*•. 

"  Consider  the  Apostle  and  High-Priest  of  our  profession. 
Christ  Jesus."     Heb.  iii.  1. 

WHEN  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  arc  few, 
On  him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain  j 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  virtue's  narrow  way, 
To  fly  the  good  I  should  pursue, 

Or  do  the  sin  I  should  not  do; 

Still  he,  who  felt  temptation's  power, 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  And  O,  when  I  have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  bed  of  death,  for  thou  hast  died; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 
Q  Q  Tune,  Clarendon.  rv      TUT 

OO  PRATER   LSEETINO    TCNE   BUOi,  PAGE   25.  *-/•       1"± . 

"The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  light  :  it  giveth  understand- 
ing unto  the  simple."     Ps.  cxix.  130. 

A  LAIIGHTY  GOD  !  thy  word  is  cast 
-^*-     Like  seed  into  the  ground \ 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove  ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy; 
But  let  it  yield  a  hundred  fold, 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow, 
That  all  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

Q  A  Tune,  Devizes.  pi     "n/r 

O^fc  PRATER  MEETING  TONE    BOOK,  TAOK  23.  V> '•     -LT-L. 

"Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto  my  path.'' 
Ps.  exix,  105. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word, 
What  endless  glory  shines! 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around, 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

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PRAYER   MEETING-   HYMNS. 

3  O,  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see 
And  still  increasing  light ! 

4  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  forever  near, 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

Q  K  Tune,  State  Street.  <3     TUT 

OO  PRATER  MEBTIXa   1CNE   BOOK,  PiOK   50.  *J»     ±"J-» 

"My  times  are  in  thy  hand."     Ps.  xxxi.  15. 

MY  times  are  in  thy  hand ; 
My  God,  I  wish  them  there; 
My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul  I  leave 
Entirely  to  thy  care. 

2  My  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

Whatever  they  may  be; 
Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  thee. 

3  My  times  are  in  thy  hand  : 

Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear? 
-My  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

.  4  My  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
Jesus,  my  Advocate  j 
Isov  shall  thy  hand  be  stretched  in  vain, 
For  me  to  supplicate. 

5  My  times  are  in  thy  hand; 

I'll  always  trust  in  thee ; 
And  after  death,  at  thy  right  hand 
I  shall  forever  be. 
e  c*  Co 


rilAYEE    MEETING   HYMNS. 
Q£»  Tune,  Naomi.  (~i     Tt/T 

OU  rRAYIR  MIKiNO  IUKS  BOOS,  PAOE  33.  V>«    J.U.. 

"  Not  what  I  will,  but  what  thou  wilt."     Mark  xiv.  3G. 

TflATHEE,  whatc'cr  of  earthly  bliss 
-*-       Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 

Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise  : — 

2  "  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee. 

3  "Let  the  sweet  hope  that  I  am  thine, 

My  life  and  death  attend; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end." 


QP7  Tunc,  Hamburg.  T      TUT 

Q/  PRATER  MEETING  TONE  BOOK,  TAOS   11.  JJ«     XTJ.. 

"The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  my  inheritance."     Ps.  xvi.  5. 

WHAT  sinners  value  I  resign  ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine; 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  1  go 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sinceroj 

When  shall  1  wake  and  find  me  there'/ 

:)  O  glorious  hour!     O  blest  abode  ! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God  1 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 
QQ  Tune.  Oatlands.  f~1    -nir 

OO  PRATER  MEETING  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  31.  V/.    JZLf 

"I  will  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments."     Ps.  cxix.  C2. 

TN  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways, 
J-     My  journey  I'll  pursue ; 
Hinder  me  not,  ye  much  loved  saints, 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

2  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  leads, 

I'll  follow  where  he  goes; 
Hinder  me  not,  shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  Through  duty  and  through  trials  too, 

I'll  go  at  his  command : 
Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immanuel's  land. 

4  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be, 
Hinder  me  not,  come,  welcome,  death, 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

QQ  Tune,  Metropolis.  /"I     "iyr 

(j^y  PRATER  MEETING  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  32.  W.     1"X 

"Being  justified  freely  by  his  grace."     Romans  iii.  24. 

AMAZING  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound, 
That  saved  a  wretch  like  me ! 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved: 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed. 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares 

I  have  already  come  : 
Tis  grace  that  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 


And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 


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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

4  And  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 
And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess,  within  the  vail. 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

Qkf\  Tune,  Park  Street.  T       jur 

X3\J  PRAYER  M3BTXHO  IDKI   B(  oil,  PAOB  14.  J-li      -Lf-L. 

"  So  run  that  ye  may  obtain."     1  Cor.  ix.  24. 

A  WAKE,  our  souls ;  away  our  fears  j 
-^*-     Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone; 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorn}-  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint; 
But  they  forgot  the  mighty  God, 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

3  From  thee,  the  overflowing  Spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  full  supply; 
While  those  who  trust  their  native  strength 
Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

4  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode; 

On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 

Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road. 

f~v|  Tune,  Christmas.  (~1      "iyr 

^__/J_  PRAY!     .  HB    BOOK,    lAOE   26.  *S  •       ML* 

"I  prosa  towards  the  mark  for  the  prize  of  the  high  calling  of 
(Jod  in  Christ  Jesus."     Phil.  iii.  I  L 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on: 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 

And  an  immortal  crown. 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all  animating  voice, 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye. 

4  Then  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve. 

And  press  with  vigour  on ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

Qf)  Tune,  Haver hilL  Q      Tyr 

$y^  KB   zs^zzn:^    .  O.      J-'j-i 

"By  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  we  shall  be  saved." 
Acts  xv.  11. 

SIXXER  saved  by  grace  ! 
Xo  other  hope  is  mine, 
Than  thus  to  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  glory  shine. 

2  Xo  merits  of  my  own, 

Xo  righteousness  I  bring, 
With  broken,  contrite  heart,  alone 
To  Jesus'  cross  I  cling. 

3  I  know  he  will  forgive 

My  sins,  if  thus  I  come ; 
I  know  that  I  at  last  shall  live 
With  him  in  heaven,  my  home. 

QQ  Tune,  Mear.  fl      TUT 

i/O  PP-irz?.  n:::;:i  :-;::  &; :  ^    Page   .".  ^»     J.TJ.. 

'•  Return  unto  the  Lord,  and  he  will  have  ruc-rcy ;  and  to  our 
God,  for  he  will  abundantly  pardon."     Isaiah  lv.  7. 

OW  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart 
Has  wandered  from  the  Lord : 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word. 


A 


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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls  "  Return  f 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  ? 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn  ; 
0,  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power, 

How  glorious,  how  divine; 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore  : 
O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

r\  A  Tune,  Golden  Shore.  Q    rj     M 

%jL±;  PRATIR  MKKllNi)  TCNE  BOOi,  TAOl  75.  O)      /  «     '± 

"  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  0  my  soul?"     Ps.  xlii.  5. 

MY  soul,  what  means  tins  sadness  ? 
Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  grief  be  turned  to  gladness; 
Bid  thy  restless  fears  begone; 

Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 
Prom  without  and  from  within, 
Jesus  says  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 
But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin  : 

He  is  faithful 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

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PRAYER   MEETING  HYMNS. 

3  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 
And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road, 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee, 
Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God! 

Thou  shalt  praise  him, 
Praise  the  great  Eedeemer's  name. 

r\  t  Tune,  Badea.  QJ    Tyr 

\jfj  PRATER   MEETING   TUNE   BOOK,   PAGE   44.  0«    ±<X. . 

"  Trust  ye  in  the  Lord  forever."     Isaiah  xxvi.  4. 

GIYE  to  the  winds  thy  fears, 
Hope,  and  be  undismayed ; 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears, 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms. 

He  gently  clears  the  way ; 
"Wait  thou  his  time;  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  Still  heavy  is  thy  heart  ? 

Still  sink  thy  spirits  down  ? 
Cast  off  the  weight,  let  fear  depart, 
And  every  care  begone. 

4  What  though  thou  rulest  not  ? 

Yet  heaven,  and  earth,  and  hell 
Proclaim  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  well. 

5  Leave  to  his  sovereign  sway, 

To  choose  and  to  command ; 
So  shalt  thou,  wondering,  own  his  way 
How  wise,  how  good  his  hand  i 

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PRATER   MEETING  TUNE   BOOK..    PAGE  93. 

'  I  have  put  my  trust  in  the  Lord  God."     Ps.  lxxiii.  28. 

EGONE,  unbelief! 
My  Saviour  is  near ; 


B 


PRAYER   MEETING  HYMNS. 

And  for  my  relief 

Will  surely  appear : 
T3y  prayer  let  me  wrestle, 

And  he  will  perform  ; 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel, 

I  smile  at  the  storm. 

2  Determined  to  save, 

He  watched  o'er  ray  path, 
When,  Satan's  blind  slave, 

I  sported  with  death : 
And  can  he  have  taught  me 

To  trust  in  his  name, 
And  thus  far  have  brought  me 

To  put  me  to  shame  ? 

3  Why  should  I  complain 

Of  want  or  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain  ? 

He  told  me  no  less : 
The  heirs  of  salvation, 

I  know  from  his  word, 
Through  much  tribulation 

Must  follow  their  Lord. 

4  Though  dark  be  my  way, 

Since  he  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey, 

'Tis  his  to  provide  : 
His  way  was  much  rougher 

And  darker  than  mine; 
Did  Jesus  thus  suffer, 

And  shall  I  repine  I 

5  His  love  in  time  past 

Forbids  me  to  think 
Ho'll  leavo  mo  at  last 
In  trouble  to  sink  : 


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PKAYEE,   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Though  painful  at  present, 

'Twill  cease  before  long, 
And  then,  O  how  pleasant 

The  conqueror's  song ! 

f>r7  Tune,  Effingham.  T      Tiff 

\j  £  PRAYBR   MEETING   TONE   BOOK,   PAGB   10.  JJ«     A»-L<» 

"  Now  faith  is  the  substance  of  things  hoped  for,  the  evidence* 
of  things  not  seen."     IIeb.  xi.  1. 

AS  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 
The  height  of  some  o'erlooking  hill., 
His  heart  revives,  if,  o'er  the  plains, 
He  sees  his  home  though  distant  still  ? 

2  So  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views 

By  faith  his  mansion  in  the  skies; 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  priz*  - 

3  'Tis  there,  he  says,  I  am  to  dwell 

With  Jesus  in  the  realms  of  day : 
Then  I  shall  bid  my  cares  farewell, 
And  he  will  wipe  my  tears  away. 

f\  Q  Tune,  Georgia.  TJ     f* 

JyO  PRAYER    MEETING    TONE    BOOK,    PAGE  63.  #J     V/<» 

"Jesus  Christ  and  him  crucified."     1  Cor.  ii.  2. 

VAIN,  delusive  world,  adieu, 
With  all  of  creature  good ; 
Only  Jesus  I  pursue, 

Who  bought  me  with  his  blood ; 
All  thy  pleasures  I  forego, 

All  thy  wealth,  and  all  thy  pride, 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 
And  Jesus  crucified. 

2  Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 
And  pleasure  without  end. 
This  is  all  my  happiness, 
On  Jesus  to  depend : 

7  73 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 

And  ever  in  his  love  abide ; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

3  O  that  I  could  all  invite, 

This  saving  truth  to  prove ; 
Show  the  length,  the  breadth,  the  height, 

And  depth  of  Jesus'  love; 
Fain  I  would  to  sinners  show 

His  blood  by  faith  alone  applied, 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

QQ  Tune,  Willowby.  (~1    -p     TUT 

i^y^J  PRATER  MEETINO  TONE  BOOK,  PAOE  59.  *»/•     X.     -LTJL . 

"The  darkness  is  past,  and  the  true  light  now  shineth." 
1  John  ii.  8. 

TELL  me  no  more  of  earthly  toys, 
Of  sinful  mirth  and  carnal  joys, 
The  things  I  loved  before; 
Let  me  but  view  my  Saviour's  face, 
And  feel  his  animating  grace, 
And  I  desire  no  more. 

2  Tell  me  no  more  of  fame  and  wealth, 
Of  careless  ease  and  blooming  health, 

For  they  have  all  their  snares; 
Let  me  but  know  my  sins  forgiven, 
And  sec  my  name  enrolled  in  heaven, 

And  I  am  free  from  cares. 

1  CiCi  Tune,  Iowa.  Q{     TUT 

2.\J\J  PRAYER  MF.ETINil  TUNE  HOOIC,  PAOK  47.  &J*     -L"-I.» 

"  Watch."     Matt.  xxv.  13. 

\    CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
-£*-     A  God  to  glorify  ; 

A  never  dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  tho  sky. 

74  J 


PEAYEE   MEETING  HYMNS. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil, 
O,  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  wilL 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live; 
And  0,  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  forever  die. 

1  r\1  Tune,  Mount  Pisgah.  (-1     TUT 

J.V/.L  psiTia  iniTDra  una  book,  paob  32.  W*   iXL, 

u  Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith."     1  Tnr.  vi.  12. 

ilia  soldier  of  the  cross, 
A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 


A: 


2  Shall  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease  ? 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas. 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face, 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood? 
Is  this  vain  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign, 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
By  faith  they  bring  it  nigh. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

1  /"\0  Tune,  Martyn.  rj    q 

WJ  £X  PRA1BR  MEBTIN9  TONE  BOOK,  PAQB  63.  /       »• 

"  In  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  make  m^refuge."  Ps.  lvii.  1. 

JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul ! 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high ; 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past ! 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 
O  !  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, — 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee : 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  mo  not  alone; 

Still  support  and  comfort  me: 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed  ; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring: 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within; 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

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PEAYEE    MEETING   HYMNS. 
-|  f\  Q  Tune,  Portuguese  Hymn.  lie 

J.  V^O  PRATER  MEETING  TOMB  BOOK.  FAQ*  95.  JL±  b. 

"  The  rock  of  my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God." 
Ps.  lxii.  7. 

HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the 
Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word ; 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath 

said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled : 

2  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismayed. 
I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid ; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help   thee,  and   cause 

thee  to  stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

3  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee 

to  go, 
The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall 

lie, 
My  grace,  all  sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply : 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  The  soul  that  to  Jesus  has  fled  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes; 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  shall  endeavour  to 

shake, 
I'll  never, — no,  never, — no,  never  forsake. 

1  C\A  Tune,  Woodland.  ri    "IVf 

XV/Tt  PRAYER  MJIIIN5  ICS2  BOCZ,  PA3S  4].  W.    -L7JL. 

"By  the  grace  of  God,  I  am  what  I  am."     1  Cor.  xv.  10. 

A  LL  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt, 
-^*-     My  death,  was  all  my  own ; 

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PRAYER   MEETING  HYMNS. 

All  that  I  am,  I  owe  to  thee, 
My  gracious  God  alone. 

2  The  evil  of  my  former  state 

Was  mine,  and  only  mine; 
The  good  in  which  I  now  rejoice 
Is  thine,  and  only  thine. 

3  The  darkness  of  my  former  state 

The  bondage,  all  was  mine; 
The  light  of  life  in  which  I  walk, 
The  liberty,  is  thine. 

1  Thy  grace  first  made  me  feel  my  sin, 

And  taught  me  to  believe ; 
Then  in  believing,  peace  I  found, 
And  now  I  live,  I  live. 

5  All  that  I  am,  e'en  here  on  earth, 
All  that  I  hope  to  be 
When  Jesus  comes,  and  glory  dawns, 
I  owe  it,  Lord,  to  thee. 

1  f\  pr  Tune,  Brattle  Street.  p     TUr 

JLv/«J  prater  MEt:  inj  :  (.sk  BOOK,  paos  24.  v>»    JLLL. 

••  We  loved  him,  because  he  first  loved  us."     1  Jonx  iv.  19. 

TT7E  love  thee,  Lord,  because  when  we 

*  »       Had  erred  and  gone  astray, 
Thou  didst  recall  our  wandering  souls 

Into  the  homeward  way. 
When  helpless,  hopeless,  we  were  lost 

In  sin  and  sorrow's  night. 
Thou  didst  sent  forth  a  guiding  ray 

Of  thy  benignant  light. 

2  Because  when  we  forsook  thy  ways, 

Nor  kept  thy  holy  will, 
Thou  wert  no1  an  avenging  Judge, 

But  a  gracious  Father  still. 

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PEAYEE    MEETING    HYMNS. 

Because  we  have  forgot  thee,  Lord, 
But  thou  hast  not  ibrgot, — 

Because  we  have  forsaken  thee, 
But  thou  forsakest  not  j 

3  Because,  O  Lord,  thou  lovedst  U3 

With  everlasting  love  j 
Because  thou  gav'st  thy  Son  to  die, 

That  we  might  live  above ; 
Because  when  we  were  heirs  of  wrath, 

Thou  gav'st  the  hopes  of  heaven; 
We  love  because  we  much  have  sinned, 


And  much  have  been  forgiven. 


106 


Tune,  Lucas. 
pbatbb  irsxz:::!  tubs  bocz,  pagz  97. 


"Xow  is  cur  salvation  nearer  than  when  we  believed." 
Romans  xiii.  11. 

COME,  let  us  anew 
Our  journey  pursue, 
Roll  round  with  the  year, 
And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear. 
His  adorable  will 
Let  us  gladly  fulfil, 
And  our  talents  improve 
By  the  patience  of  hope  and  the  labour  of  love. 

2  Our  life  is  a  dream; 
Our  time,  as  a  stream, 
Glides  swiftly  away, 

And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay: 

The  arrow  is  flown, 

The  moment  is  gone, 

The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  here. 

3  O  that  each  in  the  day 
Of  his  coming,  may  say, 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

"  I  have  fought  my  way  through, 
I  have  finished  the  work  thou  didst  give  me  to 
do  !" 

0  that  each  from  his  Lord 
Mav  receive  the  glad  word, 
"Well  and  faithfully  done; 

Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne!" 

1  f\rj  Tune,  Pilgrim. 

J.\_/  /  PRATER  MXXTIMO  TUNE  BOOK,  PAGE  100. 

"  I  am  a  stranger  and  a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  vrcre." 
Ps.  xxxix.  12. 

T'M  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger; 
J-     I  can  tarry  but  a  night; 
Do  not  detain  me,  for  I  am  going 
To  where  the  rivers  are  ever  flowing. 

2  There  the  sunbeams  are  ever  shining, 

1  am  longing  for  the  sight; 

Within  a  country  unknown  and  dreary, 

1  have  been  wandering,  forlorn  and  weary. 

3  Of  the  country  to  which  I'm  going, 
My  Redeemer  is  the  light ; 

There  is  no  sorrow,  nor  any  sighing, 
Nor  any  sinning,  nor  any  dying. 

I'm  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger, 

I  can  tarry  but  a  night. 

"1  /~\Q  Tunc,  Horton.  rj    c 

lyO  rnATEH  lit./  k,  FAoaffl  /    o. 

"Lovest  thou  mo?"    Joiin  xxi.  10. 

TT ARK,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord, — 
-1~L     'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hoar  his  word; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee; 

"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  me  ? 

2  "I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And  when  wounded,  healed  thy  wound; 

80 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above ; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

4  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be; 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  me  V 

5  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint; 
Yet  I  love  thee  and  adore; 

O  for  grace  to  love  thee  more ! 


109 


Tune,  Oak. 

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Draw  nigh  unto  God,  and  he  will  draw  nigh  unto  you. 
James  iv.  8. 

IV^EAEEE,  my  God,  to  thee, 
-^  Xearer  to  thee  ! 

E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Xearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Xearer  to  thee ! 

2  Though  like  a  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  comes  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Xearer  to  thee ! 

3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 

F  81 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

All  that  thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  grids 

Bethel  I'll  raise; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  theey 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

5  And  when  on  joyful  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly  j 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

"I  "1  (\  Tune.  Abba.  Q     17 

JLAv/  FUAYER  MSSTING  TUNE  BOOK,  PAGE  73.  O)      /. 

"Whosoever  doth  not  hear  his  cross  and  conic  after  me,  cannot 
bo  my  disciple."      LuKB  xiv.  27. 

JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  i  a  Icon, 
All  to  leave,  and  follow  thee  : 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shall  be; 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sough! ,  or  hoped,  or  known! 
Ye1  how  rich  is  my  condition, 
God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own! 
2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me; 
They  have  hd't   my  Saviour,  too; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  mo, 
Thou  art  not,  like  (hem,  untrue; 

82 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMXS. 

0,  while  thou  dost  smile  upon  me, 
God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might ! 

Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me, 
Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

3  Perish,  earthly  fame  and  treasure ! 

Come,  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain  ! 
In  thy  service,  pain  is  pleasure ; 

With  thy  favour,  life  is  gain : 
O !  His  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  thy  love  is  left  to  me ; 
O  !  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me — 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee. 

mTune,  Joy. 
PRATES   YZEIIS1    TONE    BOOK,   PAG2   93. 

"  Christ  in  you,  the  hope  of  glory."     Col.  i.  27. 

HOW  happy  are  they 
Who  the  Saviour  obey, 
And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above ! 
O,  what  tongue  can  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love  ! 

2  ;Twas  heaven  below 
l[y  Eedeemer  to  know, 

And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  more 

Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  lover  of  sinners  adore. 

3  Then,  all  the  day  long, 
Was  my  Jesus  my  song, 

And  redemption  through  faith  in  his  name : 

O,  that  all  might  believe, 

And  salvation  receive, 
And  their  song  and  their  joy  be  the  same. 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 
11  O  Tune,  Seir.  q     "lyr 

llfl  PRATER   MEETING   TCSJE   BOOK,   PAOI   50.  *J»       -L'JL. 

"It  is  God  which  worketh  in  you  both  to  will  and  to  do  of  his 
good  pleasure."     Phil.  ii.  13. 

HEIES  of  unending  life, 
While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 
O  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear. 

2  God  will  support  our  hearts 

With  might  before  unknown  ; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do ; 
His  is  the  powor  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too  ! 

11Q  Tune,  Duane  Street.  T       "n/r 

J.  J.O  PRATER   MSE11NO    TONE    BOOK.   PAOK  8.  AJU      171. 

"Forgetting  those  things  which  are  behind."     Pnn,.  iii.  13. 

FABEWELL,  farewell  to  all  below, 
My  Jesus  calls,  and  I  must  go; 
I  launch  my  boat  upon  the  sea, 
This  land  is  not  the  laud  for  me. 

2  I've  found  the  winding  path  of  sin 
A  rugged  path  to  travel  in; 
Beyond  the  chilly  waves  1  see 

The  land  my  Saviour  bought  tor  me. 

3  Farewell,  dear  friends,  I  may  not  stay. 
The  home  I  seek  is  far  away  ; 
Where  Christ-  is  not,  I  cannot  be; 
This  land  is  not  the  land  for  me. 

4  My  hope,  my  heart,  is  now  on  high, 
There  all  my  joys  and  treasures  lie: 
Where  seraphs  bow  and  bend  the  knee, 
O,  that's  the  Land,  the  land  tor  me. 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 
"I  "1  A  Tune,  Brattle  Street.  r*     JUT 

XX    Ju  PRAYER   MEETING    TUNE    BOOK.,    PAGE   21.  V/»       -L'JL. 

"I  will  give  you  rest."     Matt.  xi.  28. 

IHEABD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
Come  unto  me  and  rest : 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast. 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad, 

I  found  in  him  a  resting  place, 

And  he  has  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water;  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down  and  drink  and  live. 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life  giving  stream; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, . 

I  am  this  dark  world's  light, 
Look  unto  me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright. 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun; 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  travelling  days  are  done. 

TIC  Tune,  Georgia.  IJ    f* 

JLAcJ  PRAYER   MEET-IN Q    TONE    BOOK,    PAGE   S3.  #5     V/» 

"Jesus,  the  author  and  finisher  of  our  faith."     Heb.  xii.  2. 

(P<  OD  of  my  salvation,  hear, 

^*     And  help  me  to  believe; 

Now  to  thee  do  I  draw  near, 

Thy  blessing  to  receive ; 

8  85 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

Full  of  sin,  alas,  I  am, 

But  to  thee  for  refuge  flee  ; 

Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 
Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

2  No  good  word,  or  work,  or  thought 

I  bring  to  buy  thy  grace; 
Pardon  I  accept,  unbought; 

Thy  proffer  I  embrace. 
Needy,  guilty,  vile  I  am, 

Yet  I  know  thy  love  is  free ; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

3  Saviour,  frqm  thy  wounded  side 

I  never  will  depart  j 
At  thy  cross  will  I  abide, 

With  humble,  trusting  heart ; 
When  my  place  above  I  claim, 

Still  the  cross  shall  be  my  plea; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

"B  "I  £*  Tune,  St.  Thomas.  Q     TUT 

JLXO  PRA.YER   MmsilUa    TONE    BOOK,   TAOE   61.  O.     J.U.. 

"Let  us  not  sloop,  as  (Id  others,  but  lot  as  wateh  and  bo  sober." 
1  Tiikss.  v.  6. 

MY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 
Ten  thousand  iocs  arise; 
And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard, 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skios. 

2  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
The  battle  Deer  give  o'er; 

Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 


PBAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 
Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down; 

Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  hast  got  thy  crown. 


IT  n  Tune,  Holy  City.  rt     o 

iX  /  PRAYER   MEETING    TUNE    BOOK,   PAGE   69.  /)     V/i 

"  There  remaineth  yet  a  rest  to  the  people  of  God."    Heb.  iv.  9. 

FEOM  every  earthly  pleasure, 
From  every  transient  joy, 
From  every  mortal  treasure 

That  soon  will  fade  and  die; 
No  longer  these  desiring, 

Upward  our  wishes  tend, 
To  nobler  bliss  aspiring, 
And  joys  that  never  end. 

2  From  every  piercing  sorrow 

That  heaves  our  breast  to-day, 
Or  threatens  us  to-morrow, 

Hope  turns  our  eyes  away; 
On  wings  of  faith  ascending, 

We  see  the  land  of  light, 
And  feel  our  sorrows  ending 

In  infinite  delight. 

3  'Tis  true  we  are  but  strangers 

And  pilgrims  here  below, 
And  countless  snares  and  dangers 

Surround  the  path  we  go  : 
Though  painful  and  distressing, 

Yet  there's  a  rest  above  ; 
And  onward  still  we're  pressing, 

To  reach  that  land  of  love. 

87 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 
1  "I  Q  Tune,  Cross  and  Crown.  /"i    TUT 

JLxO)  PRATER  1IEETINO  TUNE  BOOK.  PAOE  27.  V/t     XT  J.. 

"If  we  suffer,  we  shall  also  reign  with  him."     2  Tim.  ii.  12. 

MUST  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 
And  all  the  world  go  free  ? 
No,  there's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear, 
Till  death  shall  set  me  free. 
And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear, 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me. 


3  Upon  the  crystal  pavement,  down 

At  Jesus'  pierced  ieet, 
Joyful,  I'll  cast  my  golden  crown, 
And  his  dear  name  repeat. 

4  And  palms  shall  wave,  and  harps  shall  ring 

Beneath  heaven's  arches  high, 
The  Lord  that  lives,  the  ransomed  sing, 
That  lives  no  more  to  die. 

5  O  precious  cross  !     O  glorious  crown  ! 

O  resurrection  day! 
Ye  angels,  from  the  stars  come  down, 
And  bear  my  soul  away. 

■I  1  Q  Tune.  Brighton.  X      Twr 

Hl/  PRATER   UEElINil    TUNE    BOOK,   PAOE   6.  XJ.    -Lt-L . 

"I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you."    John  xiv.  2. 

AND  art  thou,  gracious  Master,  gone, 
A  mansion  to  prepare  for  mer 
Shall  I  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 

And  there  forever  dwell  with  thee? 
Then,  let  the  world  approve  or  blame, 
I'll  triumph  in  thy  glorious  name. 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  What  transport,  Lord,  shall  fill  my  heart, 
When  thou  my  worthless  name  shalt  own  ! 
When  I  shall  see  thee  as  thou  art, 

And  know  as  I  myself  am  known ! 
From  sin,  and  fear,  and  sorrow  free, 
My  soul  shall  find  its  rest  in  thee. 

10f\  Tune,  Ives.  17  „ 

J.£A\S  prater  meeting  tune  book,  paoe  62.  6    o. 

"  Salvation  to  our  God  which  sittcth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto 
the  Lamb."     Rev.  vii.  10. 

PALMS  of  glory,  raiment  bright, 
Crowns  that  never  fade  away, 
Gird  and  deck  the  saints  in  light, 

Priests,  and  kings,  and  conquerors  they. 

2  Yet  the  conquerors  bring  their  palms 

To  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne, 
And  proclaim  in  joyful  psalms, 
Victory  through  his  cross  alone. 

3  Kings  for  harps  their  crowns  resign, 

Crying,  as  they  strike  the  chords, 
"Take  the  kingdom,  it  is  thine, 

King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords  !" 

4  Bound  the  altar,  priests  confess, 

If  their  robes  are  white  as  snow, 
'Twas  the  Saviour's  righteousness, 
And  his  blood  that  made  them  so. 

5  Who  are  these  ? — on  earth  they  dwelt, 

Sinners  once  of  Adam's  race; 
Guilt  and  fear  and  suffering  felt, 
But  were  saved  by  sovereign  grace. 

6  They  were  mortal,  too,  like  us  : 

Ah !  when  we,  like  them,  shall  die, 
May  our  souls,  translated  thus, 

Triumph,  reign,  and  shine  on  high. 

8*  83 


■ 

PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

mTune,  Nearer  Home. 
PRATER  MEETING  TCNE  BOOK,  PAGE  104. 

"Here  have  we  no  continuing  city,  but  we  seek  one  to  come. 
Heb.  xiii.  14. 

ONE  sweetly  solemn  thought 
Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er; 
I'm  nearer  my  home  to-day 
Than  I've  ever  been  before. 

2  Nearer  my  Father's  house, 

Where  the  many  mansions  be; 
Nearer  the  great  white  throne, 
Nearer  the  jasper  sea  : 

3  Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 

Where  we  lay  our  burdens  down ; 
Nearer  leaving  my  cross, 
Nearer  wearing  my  crown. 

4  But  lying  darkly  between, 

Winding  down  through  the  night, 
Is  that  dim  and  unknown  stream 
Which  leads  at  last  to  light. 

5  Father,  perfect  my  trust, 

Strengthen  my  feeble  faith; 
Let  me  feel  as  if  I  trod 

The  shore  of  the  river  death. 

6  For  even  now  my  feet 

May  stand  upon  its  brink, — 
I  may  be  nearer  my  home, 
Nearer  now  than  I  think. 

1QQ  Tune.  Shininpr  Shore. 

"  We  rejoice  in  the  hope  of  the  glory  of  Gtod."     ROMANS  v.  2 

"V/I'V  days  arc  gliding  swiftly  by, 
-*-*-*-     And  J,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  tly, 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger. 


PEAYEE    MEETINQ   HYMNS. 

2  We'll  gird  our  loins,  my  brethren  dear, 

Our  heavenly  home  discerning; 
Our  absent  Lord  has  left  us  word, 
Let  every  lamp  be  burning. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  cold  and  dark, 

We  need  not  cease  our  singing ; 

That  perfect  rest  naught  can  molest, 

Where  golden  harps  are  ringing. 

4  Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow, 

Each  chord  on  earth  to  sever; 
Our  King  says  come,  and  there's  our  home, 
Forever,  O  forever ! 

CHORUS. 

For  O  !  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 
Our  friends  are  passing  over, 

And  just  before,  the  shining  shore 
We  may  almost  discover. 

lOQ  Tune,  Canaan.  (~1     TUT 

X^O  PRATER   MEETING   TONE    BOOK,  PAGE  25.  V^»      J.U.* 

"A  better  country,  that  is,  an  heavenly."     Heb.  xi.  16. 

TTOW  pleasant  thus  to  dwell  below, 
-*--■-     In  fellowship  of  love; 
And  though  we  part,  His  bliss  to  know 
The  good  shall  meet  above. 

2  Yes,  happy  thought !  when  we  arc  free 

From  earthly  grief  and  pain, 
In  heaven  we  shall  each  other  see, 
And  never  part  again. 

3  Then  let  us  each,  in  strength  divine, 

Still  walk  in  wisdom's  ways; 
That  we,  with  those  we  love,  may  join 
In  never  ending  praise. 

91 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 
CHORUS. 

O  that  will  be  joyful 
To  meet  to  part  no  more, 
On  Canaan's  happy  shore, 
And  sing  the  everlasting  song, 
With  those  who've  gone  before. 

■JQ/1  Tune,  Olmutz.  Q      JUT 

1^4:  PRATER    MSEtlNO    TONE   BOOK,   PAOE  49.  «•      J-U.. 

"  And  so  shall  wo  ever  be  with  the  Lord."    1  Tiiess.  iv.  17. 

FOEEYEE  with  the  Lord ! 
Amen,  so  let  it  be; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
'Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul,  how  near 
At  times  to  Faith's  illumined  eye 
Thy  golden  gates  appear! 

4  My  thirsty  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love, 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  above. 

1f)K  Tunc,  Metropolis.  ri    TVT 

X^O  ]'!iav  'ire  33.  vy»  JLVi.. 

"An  inheritance  incorruptible,  undented, and  that  fadcth  not 
away."    I  Peter  i.  1. 

T EEUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
**     Name  ever  dear  (o  me, 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee'/ 


o 


PRAYER    MEETING-   HYMNS. 

O  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend ; 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 

And  Sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

3  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin,  nor  sorrow  know; 
Blest  seats  !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes, 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4  "Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  j 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

"I  C\  £*  Tune,  Victory. 

1^\J  PRAYER   MEETING    TONE   BCOZ,   PAGE  85. 

"  0  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ?     0  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  V* 
1  Cor.  xv.  55. 

TOTFTJLLY,  joyfully  onward  I  move, 
**      Bound  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  above; 
Angelic  choristers  sing  as  I  come, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home  ! 
Soon  with  my  pilgrimage  ended  below, 
Home  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  I  go ; 
Pilgrim  and  stranger  no  more  shall  I  roam, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  resting  at  home. 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  Friends   fondly  cherished,   have   passed   on 

before ; 
Waiting,    they  watch    me    approaching   the 

shore ; 
Singing  to  cheer  me  through  death's  chilling 

gloom, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home. 
Sounds  of  sweet  melody  fall  on  my  ear; 
Harps  of  the  blessed,  your  voices  I  hear ! 
Eings    with    the    harmony    heaven's    high 

dome, — 
Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home. 

3  Death,  with  thy  weapons  of  Avar  lay  me  low, 
Strike,  king  of  terrors,  I  fear  not  the  blow; 
Jesus  hath  broken  the  bars  of  the  tomb ! 
Joyfully,  joyfully  will  I  go  home. 

Bright  will  the  morn  of  eternity  dawn, 
Death  shall  be  banished,  his  sceptre  begone; 
Joyfully,  then,  shall  I  witness  his  doom, 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  safely  at  home. 

ion  Tune,  Amsterdam.  17     /> 

J.^   /  I'RAYKU   M>-  :    i  IN    >    ;  UN'K   BOOK,  r  AOE  63.  /,     O. 

"Tho  world  passeth  away,  and  (ho  lust  thereof,  but  he  that 
doeth  the  will  of  God  abideth  forever."    1  John  ii.  17. 

T>ISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
-"     Thy  better  portion  trace; 
llise  from  transitory  things 

Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place; 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above.  , 


2    Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course 

94 


PHAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun, 
Both  speed  them  to  their  source  : 

So  the  soul  that's  born  of  God 
Pants  to  see  his  glorious  face, 

Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 
To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn ; 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant,  in  the  skies: 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given; 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 


o 


1C)Q  Tune,  Lanesboro.  f\     JUT 

J.40  PRAYER  MEETING  TONE   BOOK,  PAGE  31.  \J»     J-tjL  • 

"Now  we  see  through  a  glass  darkly;  but  then  face  to  face." 
1  Cor.  xiii.  12. 

/^lOME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 
^     Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  every  care, 

And  discord  there  shall  cease; 
And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul  from  sin  forever  free, 

Shall  mourn  its  power  no  more  ; 
But,  clothed  in  spotless  purity, 
Eedeeming  love  adore. 

4  There,  on  a  throne  (how  dazzling  bright !) 

The  exalted  Saviour  shines ; 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
On  all  the  heavenly  minds. 

95 


PRAYER    MEETING  HYMNS. 

5  There  shall  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs; 
And  endless  honours  to  his  Name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love, 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire; 
Till,  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  the  angelic  choir. 

]QQ  Tune,  Frederick.  11  c 

X.£i\j  PRATER  MEETING  TOME  BOOK,  FAQE  S4.  XX    0. 

"I  would  not  live  alway."    Job  vii.  16. 

WOULD  not  live  alway:    I  ask  not  to 
J-         stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 

way; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for 

its  cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within  ; 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with 

(bars, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent 
tears. 

3  I  would  not  live   alway;    no,  welcome  the 

tomb; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its 

gloom  : 

There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise, 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his 

God ; 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode; 

w 


PEAYEE    MEETING   HYMNS. 

Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the 

bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns; 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to 

greet ; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly 

roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 

soul? 


"1  Or\  Tune,  Sicilian  Hymn.  p    17    A 

J_Ovy  mama,  Kmraro  tubs  book,  faob  8E  Oj    /j^±. 

'•'Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel,  and  afterward  receive 
me  into  glory."    Ps.  lxxiii.  24. 

GUIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah ! 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven ! 
Feed  me  now  and  evermore. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  waters  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside : 
Thou  of  death  and  hell  the  conqueror, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 
G  9  9" 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

mTune,  Peterboro.  pi     TUT 

.  0HX  BOOK,  PAGE  35.  Vy»     ±  -L. 

Psalm  xxiii. 

rpiIE  Lord's  1113'  Shepherd,  I'll  not  want; 
-*-     He  makes  me  down  to  lie, 
In  pastures  green  :  he  leadeth  me 
The  quiet  waters  by. 

2  My  soul  he  doth  restore  again ; 
And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
Within  the  paths  of  righteousness, 
Even  for  his  own  name's  sake. 

8  Yea,  though  I  walk  in  death's  dark  vale, 
Yet  will  I  fear  none  ill ; 
For  thou  art  with  me,  and  thy  rod 
And  staff  me  comfort  still. 

4  My  table  thou  hast  furnished 

In  presence  of  my  foes; 
My  head  thou  dost  with  oil  anoint. 
And  my  cup  overflows. 

5  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  life 

Shall  surely  follow  me; 
And  in  God's  house  for  evermore 
My  dwelling  place  shall  be. 

IQrt  Tunc\  Woodland.  (~i     TUT 

JLO  <— J  PRAYER  iSF:  KJ»     XT  J.. 

Psalm  \\\iv. 

TEKOTJGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 
In  (rouble  and  in  joy , 

The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliverance  1  will  boast 
Till  all  who  are  distrest, 

From  my  example,  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  grid's  to  rest. 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYME   . 

3  O,  make  but  trial  of  his  love, 
Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
"Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

-x  Fear  him,  ye  saints,  and  you  will  then 
Have  nothing  else  to  fear : 
Come,  make  his  service  your  delight, 
He'll  make  your  wants  his  care. 

TOO  Tune,  Baruv.  /~1     TUT 

JLOO  FBU1  .323.  Kj.    ILL. 

Psalm  xl. 

T  "WAITED  for  the  Lord  my  God, 
J-     And  patiently  did  bear; 
At  length  to  me  he  did  incline, 
Iffy  voice  and  cry  to  hear. 

2  He  took  me  from  a  fearful  pit, 

And  from  the  miry  clay, 
And  on  a  rock  he  set  my  feet, 
Establishing  my  way. 

3  He  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth, 

Our  God  to  magnify  : 
Many  shall  see  it,  and  shall  fear, 
And  on  the  Lord  rely. 

4  O  blessed  is  the  man  whose  trust 

L'pon  the  Lord  relit-  ; 
Bespeeting  not  the  proud,  nor  such 
As  turn  aside  to  lies. 

134  r     A  CM 

Psalm  xlilt. 
r\  SEXD  thy  light  forth,  and  thy  truth; 
^     Let  them  be  guides  to  me; 
And  bring  me  to  thy  holy  hill, 
Even  where  thy  dwellings  be. 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  Then  will  I  to  God's  altar  go, 

To  God,  my  ehiefest  joy; 
Yea,  God,  my  God,  thy  name  to  praise, 
My  harp  I  will  employ. 

3  Why  art  thou  then  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

What  should  discourage  thee  ? 
And  why  with  vexing  thoughts  art  thou 
Disquieted  in  me  ? 

4  Still  trust  in  God  :  for  him  to  praise 

Good  cause  I  yet  shall  have; 
He  of  my  countenance  is  the  health, 
My  God  that  doth  me  save. 

"1  Q  CT  Tune,  Dover.  Q«     TUT 

JLOtJ  PRATER  MEETING  TOMB  HOOK,  FAQS  45.  O.     JLY-L. 

Psalm  lxvii. 

T  OBD,  bless  and  pity  us, 
J-^     Shine  on  us  with  thy  face  : 
That  th'  earth  thy  way,  and  nations  all 
May  know  thy  saving  grace. 

2  Let  people  praise  thee,  Lord; 

Let  people  all  thee  praise. 
O  let  the  nations  all  be  glad, 
In  songs  their  voices  raise  : 

3  Thou'lt  justly  people  judge, 

On  earth  rule  nations  all. 
Let  people  praise  thee,  Lord  ;  let  them 
Praise  thee,  both  great  and  small. 

4  The  earth  her  fruit  shall  yield; 

Our  God  shall  blessing  send. 
God  shall  us  bless;  men  shall  him  fear, 
Unto  earth's  utmost  end. 

100 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

•jn/J  Tune,  Mear.  (Ti     Ti/r 

J.tjJO  PRATsn  MSB-rare  TTJHB  BOOK,  PA0Z  SI.  >-/•    i.O.  i 

Psalm  lxxii. 

THE  city  shall  be  flourishing, 
Her  citizens  abound 
In  number  shall,  like  to  the  grass 
That  grows  upon  the  ground. 

2  His  name  forever  shall  endure; 

Last  like  the  sun  it  shall: 
Men  shall  be  blessed  in  him,  and  blessed 
All  nations  shall  him  call. 

3  Xow  blessed  be  the  Lord  our  God, 

The  God  of  Israel, 
For  he  alone  doth  wondrous  works, 
In  glory  that  excel. 

4  And  blessed  be  his  glorious  name 

To  all  eternity; 
The  whole  earth  let  his  glory  fill, 
Amen,  so  let  it  be. 

"|On  Tune,  Balerma.  fN     TUT 

iO  /  PRAYBR  MBBTIKO  TONB  BOOK,  FAGB  2S.  V>.    J.T  A. . 

Psalm  lxxxix. 

OGEEATLY  blessed  the  people  are 
The  joyful  sound  that  know; 
In  brightness  of  thy  face,  O  Lord, 
They  ever  on  shall  go. 

2  They  in  thy  name  shall  all  the  day 

Rejoice  exceedingly; 
And  in  thy  righteousness  shall  they 
Exalted  be  on  high. 

3  Because  the  glory  of  their  strength 

Doth  only  stand  in  thee; 
And  in  thy  favour  shall  our  horn 
And  power  exalted  be. 

9*  101 


PEAYEE,   MEETING  HYMNS. 

4  For  God  is  our  defence ;  and  he 
To  us  doth  safety  bring; 
The  holy  One  of  Israel 
Is  our  almighty  King. 

1QQ  Tune.  Zerah.  f*     TUT 

XQO  PRATER  MEETING  1CNS  KOOK,  PAOS  1L  W«     -L'-L. 

Psalm  xcv. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord: 
Come,  let  us  every  one, 
A  joyful  noise  make  to  the  Rock 
Of  our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  before  his  presence  come 

With  praise  and  thankful  voice ; 
Let  us  sing  psalms  to  him  with  grace, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 

3  For  God,  a  great  God,  and  great  King, 

Above  all  gods  he  is. 
Depths  of  the  earth  are  in  his  hand, 
The  strength  of  hills  is  his. 

4  To  him  the  spacious  sea  belongs, 

For  he  the  same  did  make; 
The  dry  land  also  from  his  hands 
Its  form  at  first  did  take. 

]QQ  Tune,  Old  Hundred.  T       TWT 

XOt/  PRATER  IfEl  .    <i,  FAOE  M.  J-J»     J.'-L« 

Psalm  c. 

A  LL  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 
J-*-     Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voice, 
Him  serve  with  mirth,  his  praise  forth  tell, 
Come  ye  before  him  and  rejoice. 

2  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  indeed; 
Without  our  aid  ho  did  us  make: 
We  are  his  flock,  he  doth  us  feed, 
And  for  his  sheep  he  doth  us  take. 

102 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

3  O  enter,  then,  his  gates  with  praise, 

Approaeh  with  joy  his  courts  unto; 
Praise,  laud,  and  bless  his  name  always, 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

4  For  why  ?  the  Lord  our  God  is  good, 

His  mercy  is  forever  sure ; 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

1  A  f\  Tune,  Stonefleld.  T      7VT 

JLLi:\J  PRAYER   MEETING   XCNE    BOOK,  PASS  17.  -U»     -i.»A» 

Psalm  cii. 

THOU  shalt  arise,  and  mercy  yet 
Thou  to  mount  Sion  shalt  extend ; 
Her  time  for  favour  which  was  set, 
Behold,  is  now  come  to  an  end. 

2  Thy  saints  take  pleasure  in  her  stones : 

Her  very  dust  to  them  is  dear : 
All  heathen  lands  and  kingly  thrones, 
On  earth  thy  glorious  name  shall  fear. 

3  God  in  his  glory  shall  appear, 

When  Sion  he  builds  and  repairs, 
He  shall  regard  and  lend  his  ear 
Unto  the  needy's  humble  prayers. 

4  Th'  afflicted's  prayer  he  will  not  scorn, 

All  times  this  shall  be  on  record : 
And  generations  yet  unborn 

Shall  praise  and  magnify  the  Lord. 

1^1  Tune,  Olney.  QJ     TUT 

iTtX  PRATER   1IEETING   TONE    BOOK,  PAGE  50.  *«?•     -LTX. 

Psalm  cm. 

THOU,  my  soul,  bless  God  the  Lord, 
And  all  that  in  me  is, 
Be  stirred  up,  his  holy  name 
To  magnify  and  bless. 

103 


0 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  Lord  thy  God ; 

And  not  forgetful  be 
Of  all  his  gracious  benefits 
He  hath  bestowed  on  thee. 

3  All  thine  iniquities  who  doth 

Most  graciously  forgive  : 
Who  thy  diseases  all  and  pains 
Doth  heal  and  thee  relievo  : 

4  Who  doth  redeem  thy  life,  that  thou 

To  death  may'st  not  go  down ; 
Who  thee  with  loving  kindness  doth 
And  tender  mercies  crown. 

1/10  Tune,  Wells.  x      tut 

J,4:<J  'PBAYIR   MSET1NQ    TONE    BOOK,   PA03   19.  JJ#     -L'-L  • 

Psalm  cxlv. 

OLORD,  thou  art  my  God  and  King; 
Thee  will  I  magnify  and  praise; 
I  will  thee  bless,  and  gladly  sing 
Unto  thy  holy  name  always. 

2  Each  day  I  rise  I  will  thee  bless, 

And  praise  thy  name  lime  without  end. 
Much  to  be  praised  and  groat  God  is; 
His  greatness  none  can  comprehend. 

3  Race  shall  thy  works  praise  unto  race. 

The  mighty  acts  show  done  by  thee; 
I  will  speak  of  thy  glorious  grace, 
And  honour  of  thy  majesty. 

4  Thy  wondrous  works  T  will  record, 

By  men  the  might  shall  be  extolled 

Of  all  thy  dreadful  aets,  0  Lord, 

And  I  thy  greatness  will  unfold. 
104  J  h 


PRAYER  MEETING  HYMNS. 

"1  A  Q  Tune,  Weymouth.  TT     "JUT 

A~t^  PRATER  MEETING  TUNE    BOOK.,  PAGE  56.  XI.     JLfJ. , 

PSALH   CXLVIII. 

THE  Lord  of  heaven  confess, 
On  high  his  glory  raise; 
Him  let  all  angels  bless ; 
Him  all  his  armies  praise. 
Him  glorify, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars; 
Ye  higher  spheres, 
And  cloudy  sky. 

2  0  let  God's  name  be  praised 
Above  both  earth  and  sky, 
For  he  his  saints  hath  raised, 
And  set  their  horn  on  high. 
Even  those  that  be 
Of  Israel's  race, 
Near  to  his  grace, — 
The  Lord  praise  ye. 

1  A  A  Tune,  Sicilian  Hymn.  Q    n     A 

J.    J.    J.  PRAYER  MEETING  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  SO.  O)      /  ,     *± . 

"  Save  thy  people  and  bles3  thine  inheritance ;  feed  them  also, 
and  lift  them  up  forever."     Ps.  xxviii.  9. 

T  OKD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
J-^     Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace ; 
O  refresh  us, 

Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration 
For  the  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound ; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

105 


PRAYER   MEETING  HYMNS. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 
Us  from  earth  to  eall  away ; 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, — 

May  we,  ready, 
Eise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

"I   A  CT  Tune,  Rockingham.  X       Tt/T 

JL'"ire_)  PBATEB ICZBTINQ  T1  1  E  16.  J-K    -LU.» 

"  Be  perfectly  joined  together  in  the  same  mind."    1  Cor.  i.  10 

Z^IOME,  Christian  brethren,  ere  we  part, 
^     Join  every  voice  and  every  heart, 
One  solemn  hymn  to  God  we  raise, 
One  final  song  of  grateful  praise. 

2  Christians,  we  here  may  meet  no  more, 
But  there  is  yet  a  happier  shore; 
And  there,  released  from  toil  and  pain, 
Dear  brethren,  we  shall  meet  again. 

■J   A  r*  Tune,  Old  Hundred.  T      Jiff 

JL~tv)  PRATER  MKK1INO  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  14.  J-im     XU.  . 

"He  whom  thou  blessest  is  blessed."     NuMB.  xxii.  6. 

TMSMLSS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord, 
U     Help  us  to  i'eed  upon  thy  word; 
All  that  has  boon  amiss,  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  .Jesus'  bloodj 
Give  every  fettered  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

~i   A  rj  Tunc,  Old  Hundred.  X      TUT 

JL'i-  /  '"■  paoe  14.  XJ.    -LTJ-. 

••The  Father,  the  Word,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  these  three 
are  one."     I  John  v.  7. 

PR  A  ISA  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

106 


PRAYER   MEETING  HYMNS. 

I   A  Q  Tune,  Zerah.  fi     -iyr 

J_'J^^)  PKA7EB   MEEIINO   TUNE   BOOK,   PAGE  41.  \J »     XY-L  . 

"  To  whom  be  honour  and  power  everlasting."    1  Tim.  vi.  1G. 

NOW  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
Be  endless  blessings  paid ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy  remain 
Forever  on  thy  head. 

2  Thou  hast  redeemed  us  by  thy  blood, 
And  set  the  prisoners  free  j 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

1  A  Q  Tune,  Webb.  rj     f* 

X.'-jcXj  prates  keetiso  tune  BOOK,  PAOS  71.  /)    \Jt 

"I  will  yet  praise  thee  more  and  more."    Ps.  Ixxi.  14. 

"EXTERNAL  praise  be  given, 
■H     And  songs  of  highest  worth, 
By  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

And  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
To  God,  supreme  confessed, 

To  Christ,  his  only  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  blessed, 

Eternal  Three  in  One. 

1  pr/*V  Tune,  Nettleton.  Q    rj     A 

JLtJ\J  PRATER   MEETING    TUNE   BOOK,   PAGE  78.  Oj     /j    TT« 

"Praise  ye  the  Lord."     Ps.  cl.  1. 

GREAT  Jehovah,  we  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne : 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 

mTune,  Edinburgh.  11    Q 

PRATER   MEETING   TUNE    BOOK,  PAGE  82.  ■*.■*-    »• 

"  While  I  lire  will  I  praise  the  Lord ;  I  will  sing  praises  unto 
my  God  while  I  have  any  being."     Ps.  cxlvi.  2. 

COME,  let  us  adore  him :  come,  bow  at  his 
feet; 
O !  give  him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet ; 

107 


PRAYER   MEETING    HYMNS. 

Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 

And  join   the   full  chorus  that  gladdens  the 
skies. 

ICQ  Tunc,  Nettlcton.  Q     17 

i  the  lore  of  God,  an  1 
the  communion  of  the  Holy  Qhost  be  with  yon  nil.  Amen." 
2  Cob.  riiL  14. 

MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  onr  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 

With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 

upon  08  from  ahovo  ! 
Thus  may  we  abide  in  anion 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord! 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

"I  pro  Tune, Zion.  q     rj     a 

J.OO  PRA7EIii:.-  O,      /,     L±. 

"  [Into  him  that  hath  loved  as,  and  trashed  us  from  our  tii 
hi.-:  own  blood,  and  hath  made  i-  to  God 

and  hi.-:  Father;  to  him  be  glory  and  dominion  forever  and 

ever.     Amen."     Rkv.  i.  :>,  6, 

VTOW  to  him  who  loved  as, — gave  as 
-^      Every  pledge  that  love  could  give,— 
iy  shed  his  blood  to  save  as, — 

Gave  his  life  that  we  might  live, — 

Be  the  kingdom, 

And  dominion, — 

Glory  be  forevermore. 

108 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Additional  X)ptn.s. 

1  K/l  Tune,  Stow.  tt     Tyr 

AOtt  p*A7za  air  J-L.   J.U.. 

"  Thine,  0  Lord,  is  tfi<;  ereatneM,  and  the  power,  ;uj<1  the  glory, 

and  the  victory,  and  the  ur.iy mtf."      I   CHB0M.  XXix   11. 

WK  give  immortal  praise 
To  God  the  Father's  love, 

For  nil  our  comforts  here, 
And  all  our  hopes  above : 
!!<■  sent  his  own 

Eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins 

That  man  had  done. 

2  To  God  the  Sou  belongs 
[mmortal  glory  too, 

Who  saved  us  by  his  blood 
From  everlasting  wa  \ 
And  now  he  liv< 

And  now  he  reigns, 
And  sees  the  fruit 
Of  all  his  pains. 

8  To  God  the  Spirit,  praise 
And  endless  worship  give, 
Whose  Dew-creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live: 
ERs  work  compl 

The  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul 
With  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Be  endless  honours  done; 
The  sacred  Persons  Three* 
The  Godhead  only  One; 

10  109 


PEAYEE    MEETING   HYMNS. 

Where  reason  fails 
With  all  her  powers, 
There  faith  prevails, 
And  love  adores. 

1  pr  C  Tune,  Saxony.  o     17 

X^JtJ  PRiYSR  MX2II.Nl)  TONE  UOOJ,  PAOS  79.  O,      /• 

"  I  have  waited  fur  thy  salvation,  0  Lord."     Gen.  xlix.  18. 

HAIL  !  thou  long  expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  th}-  people  free : 
From  our  sins  and  fears  relieve  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art ; 
Long  desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child,  yet  Cod  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  forever, 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Ivaise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

~1  ETO  Tunc.  Zephyr.  J       TUT 

LtJO  rnAYER  ill  iC,  TAOK  19.  X-i  •    XYJ.. 

■"  (loci  forbid  that  I  phonld  «^1  < >ry ,  saw  in  the  cross  of  our  Lord 
.Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  the  world  is  crucified  unto  mo,  and  I 
unto  the  world."     (I.u,.  vi.  II. 

"V\7IIKX  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
*  »      On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  1  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

no 


PEAYEE    MEETING   HYilXS. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  cross  of  Christ  my  God : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  thy  blood. 

3  See  !  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  : 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet  ? 
Or  thorns  compose  a  Saviour's  crown  ? 

4  "Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  life,  my  soul,  my  all. 

1  trrj  Tune,  Azmon.  f~l      KiT 

J.Q/  PBATXB  KKKTIHO  TUHX  BOOX,  PABS  20.  W.    -all, 

"Not  by  works  of  righteousness  which  we  have  done,  bu>  ac- 
cording to  his  mercy  he  saved  us."     Titus  iii.  5. 

MY  grateful  soul,  forever  praise, 
Forever  love  his  Xame, 
Who  turned  thee  from  the  fatal  paths 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 

2  Yain  and  presumptuous  is  the  trust 

"Which  in  our  works  we  place ; 
Salvation  from  a  higher  source 
Flows  to  our  fallen  race. 

3  'Tis  from  the  love  of  God  through  Christ 

That  all  our  hopes  begin; 
His  mercy  saved  our  souls  from  death 
And  washed  us  from  our  sin. 

4  His  Spirit,  through  the  Saviour  shed, 

His  sacred  fire  imparts, 
Removes  our  dross,  and  love  divine 
Enkindles  in  our  hearts. 

in 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

Thus  raised  from  death  we  live  anew ; 

And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  hope  in  glory  to  appear, 

And  see  our  Father's  face. 


"1  CO  Tune,  Mercy. 

JLOO  PRATER  MEZIINO  TONE  BOOK,  PAQE  93. 

4<  Look  unto  me  and  bo  ye  saved,  all  the  ends  of  the  earth." 
Isaiah  xlv.  22. 

BY  faith  I  view  my  Saviour  dying 
On  the  tree  j 
To  every  nation  he  is  crying, 

Look  to  me ! 
He  bids  the  guilty  now  draw  near, 
Repent,  believe,  dismiss  their  fear; — 
Hark  !  hark  !  what  precious  words  I  hear ! 
Mercy's  free  !  Mercy's  free  ! 

2  Did  Christ,  when  I  was  sin  pursuing, 

Pity  me  ? 
And  did  he  snatch  my  soul  from  ruin  ? 

Can  it  be? 
O  yes!  he  did  salvation  bring: 
He  is  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 
And  now  my  bappy  bou]  can  sing, — 
Mercy's  free  !  Mercy's  free  ! 

3  Jesus  my  weary  soul  refreshes; — 

Mercy's  free ! 
And  every  moment  Christ  is  precious 

Unto  me. 
None  can  describe  (lie  bliss  I  prove, 
While  through  this  wilderness  I  rove: 
All  may  enjoy  the  Saviour's  love, 
Mercy's  free  I  Mercy's  iVeel 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

4  Long  as  I  live,  I'll  still  be  crying, 
"Mercy's  free  I" 
And  this  shall  be  my  theme  when  dying, 

" Mercy's  free  !" 
And  when  the  vale  of  death  I've  passed, 
When  lodged  above  the  stormy  blast, 
I'll  sing,  while  endless  ages  last, 
"Mercy's  free  !  Mercy's  free  I" 

"ICQ  Tune,  Triumph.  /"I     TUT 

J.Oy  PHATER  liEEIIS  J  I"XZ  BOOZ,  PA3E  58,  V^*     J-"X. 

"He  is  able  to  save  them  to  the  uttermost,  that  come  unto  God 
by  him,  seeing  he  ever  liveth  to  make  intercession  for  them.'' 
Heb.  vii.  25. 

AEISE,  my  soul,  arise  j 
Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears ; 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears  : 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2     He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede ; 
His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood,  to  plead  j 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

1  f*f\  Tune,  Brighton.  X      TVffl" 

jL  \J  \J  PHAYER  MEETING  TUNE  BOOK,  PAGE  8.  .UU     XT.lo 

"  I  have  loved  thee  with  an  everlasting  love."    Jer.  xxxi.  3. 

TESTIS,  I  know,  hath  died  for  me, — 
*J      Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
Hither,  when  hell  assails,  I  flee, 

And  look  into  my  Saviour's  breast : 
Away,  sad  doubts  and  anxious  fear, 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  there. 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  Though  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head, 

Though  strength,  and  health,  and  friends 
be  gone; 
Though  joys  be  withered  all,  and  dead, 

And  every  comfort  be  withdrawn ; 
Steadfast  on  this  my  soul  relies, 
Father,  thy  mercy  never  dies. 

3  Fixed  on  this  rock  will  I  remain, 

When  heart  shall  fail  and  flesh  decay; 
A  rock  which  shall  my  soul  sustain, 

When  earth's  foundations  melt  away  : 
Mercy's  full  power  I  then  shall  prove, 
Loved  with  an  everlasting  love. 

"I  /^"|  Tune,  Lyons. 

lOi  PRATER  MEETING  TCNE  BOOK,  PAGE  93. 

The  love  of  Christ,  which  passeth  knowledge."    Ern.  iii.  19. 

OW  great  is  the  love 

Which  Jesus  hath  shown  ! 
He  came  from  above, 

From  heaven's  bright  throne, 
That  he  might  deliver 

Poor  sinners  from  hell, 
And  take  them  forever 
In  glory  to  dwell. 

■j/Jf)  Tune.  St.  John'a.  f*i     -[UT 

JLO^  PRAYER  TtSKKi  IN   >  TONE  IIOOK,  PAGE  3u.  >^»     -L'X* 

"  I  will  sing  praiso  unto  thy  name  forever."    Ps.  lxi.  S. 

JESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name; 
'Tis  music  to  my  ear; 
Pain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2  Yes, — thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  transport  and  my  trust  ; 

Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

4  I'll  speak  the  honours  of  thy  name 

With  my  last  labouring  breath  j 
Then,  speechless,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms, 
The  antidote  of  death. 

l/}0  Tune,  I  do  Believe.  /~1     TVT 

IDU  pp.atzp.  ussTOfa  r-:;:z  bc  :-,7A3S  3D.  Is.  JD.. 

"Unto  you  which  believe,  he  is  precious."    1  Pet.  ii.  7. 

HO  AY  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
'Tie  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

CHORUS. 

I  do  believe,  I  now  believe, 

That  Jesus  died  for  me, 
And  through  his  blood,  his  precious  blood, 

I  shall  from  sin  be  free. 

1  CiA  Tune,  Evening  Hymn.  T      ~T\JT 

iOf  pratz?.  MMxmaa  ion  book,  faok  10.  i-J.   J-ii-. 

'•'We  have  seen  his  star  in  the  east."  Matt.  ii.  2. 

WHEX  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 
The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky  j 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

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PKAYEIt    MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  Hark  !  hark  !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode, 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark : 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowcd 
The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze, 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem  j 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose, 
It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem ! 

5  It  was  my  Guide,  my  Light,  my  All, 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease; 
And,  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now,  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
Forever,  and  for  evermore, 

The  Star,  the  Star  of  Bethlehem ! 

T  r*  rr  Tunc.  Scotland.  "IT     1  f\ 

JLOo!/  ■     PRAY»BM1  -J£,  PAOB  101.  •*"*-i    A.\J» 

"Ami  arc  come  to  worship  him."    Matt.  ii.  2. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 
morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine 
aid! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 
2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dewdrops  arc  shining, 
Low  lies  his  head  with   (lie  beasts  of  the 
stall; 
Angels  adore  him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Muker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odours  of  Edom, .and  offerings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the 

ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine? 

4  Yainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation ; 

Yainly  with  gifts  would  his  favour  secure ; 
Eicher  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration  j 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

CHORUS. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  who  has  purchased 

our  pardon  j 
We'll  praise  him  again  when  we  pass  over 

Jordan. 

1  dCZ  Tune,  Hebron.  V      -JUT 

J.QQ  rRAYER  MKKTINa  TONE  BOOK,  FAOB  12.  J-J*     -L'-L. 

"  One  thing  is  needful."     Luke  x.  42. 

JESUS,  engrave  it  on  my  heart, 
That  thou  the  one  thing  needful  art ; 
I  could  from  all  things  parted  be, 
But  never,  never,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  Needful  is  thy  most  precious  blood; 
Needful  is  thy  correcting  rod ; 
Needful  is  thy  indulgent  care ; 
Needful  thy  all  prevailing  prayer. 

3  Needful  thy  presence,  dearest  Lord, 
True  peace  and  comfort  to  afford ; 
Needful  thy  promise  to  impart 
Fresh  life  and  vigour  to  my  heart. 

4  Needful  art  thou,  my  Guide,  my  Stay, 
Through  all  life's  dark  and  weary  way ; 
Nor  less  in  death  thou'lt  needful  be, 
To  bring  my  spirit  home  to  thee. 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

5  Then,  needful  still,  my  God,  my  King, 
Thy  name  eternally  I'il  sing! 
Glory  and  praise  be  ever  his, 
The  one  thing  needful  jesus  is  ! 

T  £»l"7  Tune,  Piles^rove.  J      T\/r 

J.O  /  PHATSB  MJtKTIHO   :  -.3  15.  JLl.     1T.L. 

'•Because  I  live,  ye  shall  Live  also."    John  xiv.  19. 

TF  my  immortal  Saviour  lives, 
-*-     Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure  : 
His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives ; 
Here  I  may  build,  and  rest  secure. 

2  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell  j 

Forever  firm  the  promise  stands, 
Not  all  the  powers  of  earth  or  hell 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 

3  Here,  O  my  soul,  thy  trust  repose : 

If  Jesus  is  forever  mine, 
Not  death  itself — that  last  of  foes — 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 

1  <&Q  Tune,  Ward.  T      Tl/T 

J,  O  O  PRAYER  MEEl'I.NJ  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  19.  J-l«  J.U.. 

"And  there  I  will  inert   thee,  and   I  will   oommune  with  thec 
from  above  the  mercy-seat."    Ex.  xxv.  22. 

JKSUS,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seal  ; 
WShere'er  they  seek-  thee,  thou  art.  found; 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

'2    Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew  ; 
Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

3  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer, 

To  Strengthen  faith  and  banish  care; 

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PRAYEK    MEETING-   HYMNS. 

To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise 
To  things  unseen  beyond  the  skies. 

Lord,  we  are  few,  but  thou  art  near; 
Xor  short  thine  arm,  nor  deaf  thine  ear; 
O,  rend  the  heavens  this  favoured  hour, 
Let  us  now  feel  thy  saving-  power. 


Tune,  Come,  ye  Disconsolate. 

PSiIEK   ' 


169 

" Is  any  afflicted  amonj  you ?   Let  him  pray."    James  v.  13. 

/^OME,      ye      disconsolate,     where'er     ye 
^  languish, 

Come,  at  the  mercy-seat  fervently  kneel : 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell 
your  anguish ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 
Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  in  mercy  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
cure. 

1  HA  Tune,  Pleyel's  Hymn.  n  a 

A  /   V^  PP.ATEB,   -LTEiriKi    ICSE   BOOK,  PAOI  Qi.  I     «• 

'•'  Where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in  my  name,  there 
am  I  in  the  midst  of  them."   Matt,  xviii.  20. 

QAYIOUB,  at  thy  feet  we  bow; 
^     O  vouchsafe  to  meet  us  now ! 
At  thy  people's  earnest  cry, 
Bring  thy  loving  mercy  nigh. 

2  Thou  hast  said,  where  two  or  three 
In  thy  worship  shall  agree, 

That  thou  wilt  be  present  there, 
their  faithful  prayer. 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

3  Lord,  we  plead  thy  promise  here, 
Let  thy  presence  now  appear; 
On  our  souls  thy  Spirit  pour, 
Light,  and  life,  and  peace  restore. 

4  Eaise  our  thoughts  from  things  below; 
Faith's  discerning  eye  bestow  j 

Let  our  hearts,  from  sin  made  free, 
Hold  sweet  intercourse  with  thee. 

5  With  a  beam  of  living  fire 
Purify  each  low  desire; 

Be  thou,  Lord,  our  Aim  and  End, 
Our  best  Hope,  and  dearest  Friend. 

mTune,  Eltham.  rj  « 

PBAI»a  UKE11NO  TDNE  BOOK,  PAQJ  M.  /      O. 

Having  the  promise  of  the  life  which  now  is,  and  of  that  which 
is  to  come."    1  Tim.  iv.  8. 

TF  'tis  sweet  to  mingle  where 
■*-     Christians  meet  for  social  prayer; 
If  His  sweet  with  thqm  to  raise 
Songs  of  holy  joy  and  praise, — 
Sweeter  far  that  state  must  be 
Where  they  meet  eternally. 

2  Saviour,  may  these  meetings  prove 
Preparations  for  above; 
While  we  worship  in  (his  place, 
May  we  go  from  grace  to  grace; 
Till  we  each,  in  his  degree, 
Fit  for  endless  glory  be. 

1  r]C%  Tunc,  Old  Hundred.  J      Tyf 

X  /  ^  l'KAVKll  Ml-1  K,  1'AiJK  11.  JU«     JUL* 

"Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness:   come  beforo  his  presence  with 
singing/'    Ps.  c.  1. 

"\T7ITH  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 

*  »       To  GrOd  their  cheerful  voices  raiso; 
Glad  homage  pay  with  awful  mirth, 
Ami  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise. 

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PEAYEE    MEETING    HYMNS. 

2  Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed ; 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
The  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3  O  enter,  then,  his  temple  gate, 

Thence  to  hi3  courts  devoutly  press : 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  his  Xame  with  praises  bless. 

4  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 

His  mercy  is  forever  sure  : 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

"1  l"7Q  Tune,  Fulton.  17  « 

J.  /  O  PBATM   MKBTIHO    :T;:z    E     .3,   PA3K  91.  «     "• 

Let  us  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  rock  of  our  salvation." 
Ps.  xev.  1. 

"XTOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 
-*^      Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name; 
Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears, 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears, 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  of  death  and  sin  ! 
Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop,  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

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PKAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

5  Welcome,  all  by  sin  oppressed, 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest : 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing, — but  redeeming  love. 

G  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring, 
Strike  aloud  each  joyful  string; 
Mortals,  join  the  hosts  above. 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

1  rj  A  Tune,  Autumn.  o     rj 

JL  /  'Jt"  PRAY  ,E  74.  O)      /» 

"Now  thanks  be  to  God,  which  always  causeth  us  to  triumph 

in  Christ."    2  Cou.'ii.  14. 

LORD  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  thee, 
For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestows; 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows : 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavour; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise; 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 
Can  my  love  be  wanned  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray; 
Found  thee  lost  and  kindly  brought  thee 

Prom  the  paths  of  death  a  way  ; 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 

Ilim  who  saw  thy  guilt  born  fear, 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood  stained  cross  appear. 

:;   Lord,  this  bosom's  ard en  1  feeling, 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express: 

Low  before  thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless: 

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PEAYEE    MEETING    HYMNS. 

Let  thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 
Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise; 

And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 
Let  my  life  show  forth  thy  praise. 

•irjE?  Tune,  Park  Street.  X       Tl/r 

J^yy  PHA7ER  MEETI-M3  1UNE  IjO'jI,  PiOE  11.  J-l»      J.VX* 

"My  soul  shall  be  joyful  in  my  God."   Isaiah  lxi.  10. 

ALL  glorious  God,  what  hymns  of  praise 
Shall  our  transported  voices  raise: 
What  ardent  love  and  zeal  arc  due, 
While  heaven  stands  open  to  our  view. 

2  Once  we  were  fallen,  and  O  how  low  ! 
Just  on  the  brink  of  endless  woe; 
When  Jesus,  from  the  realms  above, 
Borne  on  the  wings  of  boundless  love, 

3  Scattered  the  shades  of  death  and  night, 
And  spread  around  his  heavenly  light : 
By  him  what  wondrous  grace  is  shown 
To  souls  impoverished  and  undone. 

4  He  shows,  beyond  these  mortal  shores, 
A  bright  inheritance  as  oars; 
Where  saints  in  light  our  coming  wait 
To  share  their  holy,  happy  state. 

Tj  no  Tune,  Bertrand.  QJ     TUT 

JL  §  vj>  PRATER   MEETINO   TONE   BOOS,   PAGE   44.  IJ«     J-'Xo 

u  Bless  the  Lord,  0  ray  soul,  and  all  that  is  within  me,  bless 
his  holy  name."     Ps.  ciii.  1. 

f\  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
^     His  grace  to  thee  proclaim; 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  join 

To  bless  his  holy  name. 
2     O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 

His  mercies  bear  in  mind  ; 
Forget  not  all  Ins  benefits, 

Who  is  to  thee  so  kind. 

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3  He  pardons  all  thy  sins, 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath ; 
He  healeth  thine  infirmities. 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

4  He  feeds  thee  with  his  love, 

Upholds  thee  with  his  truth; 
And,  like  the  eagle's,  he  renews 
The  vigour  of  lb}'  youth. 

5  Then  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 

His  grace,  his  love  proclaim; 
Let  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his  holy  Name. 

"I  T~]TH  Tunc,  Bcnevcnto.  rj    0 

J_  /    /  PRATER  ViL  /       O. 

"Turn  ye,  turn  yo  from  your  evil  ways ;  fur  why  will  ye  die?"' 
EzEK.  xxxiii.  1  1. 

QINNEPS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
^     God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why: 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
.Made  you  with  himself  to  live, 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  bis  own  bands — 
Why.  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die? 

2     Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  wby; 
lie,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live, 
Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again? 
Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  bis  grace,  and  die? 

;)      Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  wby: 
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PEAYEE    MEETING   HYMNS. 

He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love, 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
O,  ye  dying  sinners,  why, 
Why  will  ye  forever  die  I 

I^JQ  Tune,  Watchman.  CJ      Tyr 

J.  /  O  PSATIS   MEETING-   1DNB   BOOK,  PAGE    52.  O.       -Lt-L. 

"Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time;  behold,  now  is  the  day  of 
salvation."    1  Cor.  vi.  2. 

TVTOW  is  the  accepted  time, 
-*-^      Now  is  the  day  of  grace  ; 
Now,  sinners,  come  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  Now  is  the  accepted  time, 

The  Saviour  calls  to-day; 
To-morrow  it  may  he  too  late, — 
Then  why  should  you  delay? 

3  Now  is  the  accepted  time, 

The  Gospel  bids  you  come; 

And  every  promise  in  his  word 

Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls, 

And  feast  them  with  thy  love ; 
Then  will  the  angels  swiftly  fly, 
And  bear  the  news  above. 

1  HQ  Tune,  Balerma.  /~i     "JVT 

J.  /  tJ  PBATKB,  araKTIHQ  TOJIB  BOOK.  PASS  23.  V_^.    iV±. 

"  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him."    Ps.  xci.  15. 

/"^OaLE,  trembling  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
^     A  thousand  thoughts  revolve  j 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve  : 

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PEAYEE    MEETING    HYMNS. 

2  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose ; 
I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer; 
But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

4  I  can  hut  perish  if  I  go ; 

I  am  resolved  to  try  ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  forever  die. 


Tune,  Aruo. 

PRATER  MEETING  H'.NB  BOOK,  TAOS   S7 


180 

"IK-  Unit  hath  oars  to  hoar,  lot  him  hear."    Mark  iv.  9. 

10-DAY  the  Saviour  calls, 
Ye  wanderers,  come  ! 
O,  ye  benighted  souls, 
Why  longer  roam '/ 


rp< 


2  To-day  the  Saviour  calls  ! 

For  refuge  fly ; 
The  storm  of  vengeance  falls, 
Ruin  is  nigh. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  calls! 

O  listen  now  ! 
Within  these  saered  walls 
To  Jesus  bow. 

1  The  Spirit  calls  to-day! 
Yield  to  his  power; 
O,  grieve  him  not  away  ! 
'Tis  mercy's  hour. 

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■■  Q1  Tune.  Windham.  X      fUT 

J_OX  PRAYER  iIEEIIN'3-  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  19.  J— I  •     -L? J.  . 

"  Sball  thy  loving  kindnes3  be  declared  in  the  grave  ?" 
Ps.  lxxxviii.  11. 

WHILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 
Mercy  is  found,  and  peace  is  given; 
But  soon,  ah  !  soon,  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  Soon,  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 

Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave, 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring, 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 

3  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise, 
Xo  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
Xo  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 

\  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day ! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound ! 
Come  sinners,  haste,  O,  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 

TOO  Tune.  Golden  Hill.  QJ     TVT 

lO^  FEATSB  MEEHKO  TDHI  BOOS,  FAOI 16.  *J>      "■  « 

"We  sball  all  stand  before  tbe  judgment  seat  of  Cbrist." 
Romans  xiv.  10. 

A  XD  will  the  Judge  descend? 
-^-*-     And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all  discerning  eyes  ? 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 
The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  before  his  face 
Astonished  shrink  away? 

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3  But  ere  the  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark  !  from  the  Gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread. 

4  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

"1QQ  Tune,  Libya.  Q     Tyr 

AOO  FRAYEH  MEETING  TCKE  BOOK,  PAQS  -53.  O*     J.uL. 

"  We,   being  many,   are   one  body  in    Christ,   and   every  one 
members  one  of  another."    Romans  xii.  5. 

BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  arc  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  hear; 
And  often,  fur  each  oilier,  Hows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  ; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free  ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign, 
Through  all  eternity. 

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1  q  A  Tune,  Effingham.  X      Tl/r 

JLG    JC  PRATER  MEKIItJQ  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  10.  J-l.     J-'-L  • 

"'  Teach  me  thy  way,  0  Lord ;  I  will  walk  in  thy  truth." 
Ps.  lxxxvi.  11. 

MY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee ; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  '( 
"Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  all  my  purest  joys  forego  1 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  j 
Thy  grace,  6  Lord,  can  draw  me  thence  : 
I  would  obey  thy  voice  divine, 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

1  Q  K  Tune,  Tappan.  C\     TUT 

JL0«L>  prater  meeting  tune  book,  page  38.  KJ*   XU.a 

"  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  :  Consider  your  ways." 
Haggai  i.  5. 

AS  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays, 
Why  heaves  the  secret  sigh  ? 
'Tis  that  I  mourn  departed  days, 
Still  unprepared  to  die. 

2  The  world  and  worldly  things  beloved, 

My  anxious  thoughts  employed ; 
And  time  unhallowed,  unimproved, 
Presents  a  fearful  void. 

3  Yet,  holy  Father,  wild  despair 

Chase  from  my  labouring  breast  j 
Thy  grace  it  is  which  prompts  the  prayer, 
That  grace  can  do  the  rest. 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

4  My  life's  brief  remnant  all  be  thine, 
And  when  thy  sure  decree 
Bids  me  this  fleeting  breath  resign, 
O  speed  my  soul  to  thee. 

1  Q£J  Tune,  Azmon.  fi    TUT 

j_  O  \J  PRAYER  MEETING  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  22.  W.    J.T.L. 

"  Our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a  moment,  worketh  for 
us  a  far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  •weight  of  glory." 
2  Cor.  iv.  17. 

TT7E  seek  a  rest  beyond  the  skies, 

**     In  everlasting  day; 
Through  floods  and  flames  the  passage  lies, 
But  Jesus  guards  the  way. 

2  The  swelling  flood  and  raging  flame 

Hear  and  obey  his  word ; 
Then  let  us  triumph  in  his  name, 
Our  Saviour  is  the  Lord. 

IQn  Tune,  Horton.  rj  c 

S.Cj  J  PRAYER  MEETING  TUNE  BOOK,  PAGE  62.  /     O. 

"Jesus  Christ  came  into  the  world  to  save  sinners;    of  whom  I 
am  chief."     1  Tor.  i.  15. 

O  OVEEEIGN  Euler,  Lord  of  all, 
^     Prostrate  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
Hear,  O  hear  my  earnest  cry : 
Frown  not,  lest  I  faint  and  die. 

2  Yilest  of  the  sons  of  men, 
Chief  of  sinners,  I  have  been  ; 
Oft  have  sinned  before  thy  face  j 
Trampled  on  thy  richest  grace. 

3  Justly  might  thy  fatal  dart 
Pierce  this  guilty,  broken  heart; 
Justly  might  thy  righteous  breath 
Doom  me  to  eternal  death. 

ico 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

4  Jesus,  save  my  dying  soul  j 
Make  my  broken  spirit  whole; 
Humbled  in  the  dust  I  lie ; 
Saviour,  leave  me  not  to  die. 

■I  Q  Q  Tune,  Olivet.  f>     A 

J.OO  FHATZT.  nz  -,r_i;-s7Q.  V>)    7X» 

"'  In  thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust ;  let  me  never  be  put  to 
confusion."     Ps.  lxxi.  1. 

~\  |"Y  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
1>J_     Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine  ! 
Now  hear  me  Avhile  I  pray, 
Take  all  my  guilt  away, 
O  let  me  from  this  day 

Ee  wholly  thine. 

2  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart; 

My  zeal  inspire  : 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
O  may  my  love  for  thee, 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  lire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  thou  my  Guide  : 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
^s  or  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside. 

-i  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 
Shall  o'er  me  roll, 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove : 
O  bear  me  safe  above, 
A  ransomed  soul. 

"I  QQ  Tune,  Eltham.  rj  „ 

lOl/  PRATER  liEEriNO  TTJK  ..  .'S,rAaB60.  /      O. 

"  The  sufferings  of  this  present  time  :irc  not  -worthy  to  be  com- 
pared with  tho  glory  which  shall  be  revealed  iu  us."  Romans 
viii.  18. 

TVEETIIEFX,  while  we  sojourn  here, 
J-*     Fight  we  must,  but  should  not  fear ; 
Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  Friend, 
One  that  loves  us  to  the  end : 
Forward,  then,  with  courage  go, 
Long  we  shall  not  dwell  below; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
"Child,  your  Father  calls,  Come  home." 

2  In  the  way  a  thousand  snares 
Lie  to  take  us  unawares  ; 
Satan,  with  malicious  art, 
Watches  each  unguarded  heart: 
But  from  Satan's  malice  freo, 
Saints  shall  soon  in  glory  DOj 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
"Child,  your  Father  calls,  Come  home." 

TOA  Tunc,  Fulton.  rj  Q 

A.iJ>\J  l'KATEH    Ml.:  >K   61.  *     »• 

*•  In  iho  world  ye  Bhall  have  tribulation;  but  be  of  good  cheer; 
I  have  overcome  the  world."    .John  xvi.  :;;;. 

TIMS  my  happiness  below 

J-      Not  to  live  without  the  cross; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 
Sanctifying  vxevy  loss. 

2  Trials  must  and  will  befall; 
Bu1  with  humble  faith  to  see 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Love  inscribed  upon  them  all, 
This  is  happiness  to  me. 

3  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here, 

No  chastisement  by  the  way, 
Might  I  not  with  reason  fear 
I  should  be  a  cast-away? 

4  Trials  make  the  promise  sweet; 

Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer ; 
Bring  me  to  my  Saviour's  feet, 
Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

mTune,  Naomi.  (~i    tut 

PRATER  MKSUNG  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  33.  \J •    dXL» 

"  As  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be  made 
alive."     1  Cor.  xv.  22. 

TTOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
-"■     Unconscious  of  its  load : 
The  heart  unchanged  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue? 
'Tis  thine,  Almighty  Saviour,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recall 

And  upwards  bid  them  rise ; 
And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes. 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live, 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

5  O  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 

And  give  them  life  divine  j 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

1  Q  O  Tune,  Clarendon.  pi    -jl/T 
J.O'iU                    pr4t;r  ut                               i,  paoe  26.  v/.  J.U.. 

"  Everj7  good  and  perfect  gift  is  from  above."     James  i.  17. 

TfiATHER,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift, 
J-      On  thee  my  hope  depends, 
Convinced  that  every  perfect  gift 

From  thee  alone  descends. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  are  thine  alone, 

And  power  and  wisdom  too; 
Without  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
We  nothing  good  can  do. 

3  Thou  all  our  works  in  us  hast  wrought, 

Our  good  is  all  divine; 
The  praise  of  every  holy  thought 
And  righteous  word  is  thine. 

4  From  thee,  through  Jesus,  we  receive 

The  power  on  thee  to  call, 
In  whom  we  are,  and  move,  and  live: 
Our  God  is  all  in  all. 

IQQ  Tune,  Federal  Street.  T      TUT 

At/O  PRA'i  i,  PAOB  U.  J-l*     -LU.C 

"Thou  canst  make  me  clean."    Mark  i.  10. 

OTILYT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone, 
j      O,  that  I  could  at  last  submit 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down, 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  i'eet  ! 

2  Ecst  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  ; 
Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
(Jive  me  thy  meelc  ami  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

:;  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inhred  sin, 
And  fully  set  my  spirit  tree  j 
1  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

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4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God : 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross,  all  stained  with  hallowed  blood, 
The  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power, 

My  heart  from  every  Bin  release; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace 


1Q/I  Tune.X-eslie.  O     -ftT 

u  Awake,  thou  that  deepest,  and  arise  from  the  dead,  and 
Christ  shall  give  thee  light."     Eph.  v.  14. 

A  II !  when  shall  I  awake 
-£*-     From  sin's  soft  soothing  power; 
The  slumber  from  my  spirit  shake, 

And  rise  to  fall  no  more  ? 
Awake,  no  more  to  sleep, 

But  stand  with  constant  care, 
Look  up  to  God  my  soul  to  keep, 

And  ever  watch  in  prayer. 

2  0,  could  I  always  pray, 

And  never,  never  faint, 
Freely  to  God  might  I  convey 

Each  woe  and  each  complaint; 
Before  him  might  I  lie. 

And  tell  him  all  my  care ; 
And  "  Father,  Abba,  Father,"  cry, 

And  pour  a  ceaseless  prayer. 

3  My  Saviour,  I  would  wait 

Till  thou  shalt  make  me  whole ; 
Till  thou  shalt  all  tilings  new  create 
In  my  believing  soul. 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

Till  thou  my  sins  subdue, 

Till  thou  my  sins  destroy, 
My  spirit  after  God  renew, 

And  fill  with  peace  and  joy. 

1QP  Tune,  Savannah.  "I  r\  „ 

l.tJrtJ  PRATER  USKUSl)  IDS!  BOOK,  PAGE  85.  -LV/     O. 

"Abide  with  us;  for  it  is  toward  evening,  and  the  day  is  far 
spent."     Luke  xxiv.  29. 

ABIDE  with  me ;  fast  falls  the  eventide  j 
The  darkness  thickens.   Lord,  with  me 
abide; 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see, — 

0  thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3  I  need  thy  presence  every  passing  hour; 
What  but  thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's 

power  r 
Who  like  thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  0  abide  with  mo. 

4  I  fear  no  foe  with  thee  at  hand  to  Mess; 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  Death's  sting?     Where,  Grave,  thy 

victory  ? 

1  triumph  still,  if  thou  abide  with  me. 

1Q£*  Tune,  Swanwick.  fi    TUT 

lt/(J  rn.v  i  »88.  v^.  J.U.* 

"The  Lord  is  at  hand."     Phil.  Lv.  5. 

TIME  hastens  on  :  ye  longing  saints, 
Now  raise  your  voices  high; 

And  magnify  that  sovereign  love 

Which  shows  salvation  nigh. 

13G 


PKAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

2  As  time  departs,  salvation  comes ; 

Each  moment  brings  it  near; 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day, 
"Welcome  each  closing  year. 

3  Not  many  years  their  course  shall  run, 

Not  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  revealed 
To  our  transported  eyes. 

1  Ql"7  Tune,  Federal  Street.  T      fl/f 

X  XJ  J  PRATER.  MEBTINO  TUNE  BOOK,  PAGE  11.  JLl.     XLL  . 

"  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  my  iniquity,  and  cleanse  me  from 
my  sin."     Ps.  li.  2. 

f\  THOU  that  hcar'st  when  sinners  cry, 
"     Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford ; 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

3  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring  • 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

]QQ  Tune,  Brownell.  T      TUT 

-Lc_/0  PRAYER  MEETING  TUNE  BOOK,  PAGE  6.  XJ«     1'A.m 

"  Therefore,  being  justified  by  faith,  we  have  peace  with  God 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ."     Romans  v\  1. 

"OEACE,    troubled    soul,   whose    plaintive 
-*-      moan 

Hath  taught  each  scene  the  note  of  woe ; 
Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan, 

And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow ; 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found, 
To  lull  thy  pain,  and  heal  thy  wound. 

2  Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  opprest, 
On  Jesus  cast  thy  weighty  load; 
In  him  thy  refuge  find,  thy  rest, 
Safe  in  the  mercy  of  thy  God : 
Thy  God's  thy  Saviour,  glorious  word : 
O  hear,  believe,  and  bless  the  Lord 

1QQ  Tune,  Lanesboro.  ri     TUT 

JL  kJXJ  prater  meeting  tcxk  book,  page  31.  y*>*    -1TA» 

"Now  faith  is  the  substance  of  things  hoped  for,  the  evidence 
of  things  not  seen."     Heb.  xi.  1. 

OFOE  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 
Though  pressed  by  many  a  foe; 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  poverty  or  woe  : 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod; 
But  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain 
Can  lean  upon  its  God. 

3  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way, 

By  truth  restrained  and  led, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bod. 

4  Lord,  give  me  sueh  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
I'll  taste  e'en  here  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

Cy(~\f*\  Tune,  RoBcflcld.  17  Q 

"As  thy  days,  bo  shall  thy  strength  be."    J)kut.  xxxiii.  25. 
T1TA  IT,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord, 

*  *      To  his  gracious  promise  flee, 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Laying  hold  upon  this  word, 

"As  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

2  If  the  sorrows  of  thy  case 

Seem  peculiar  still  to  thee, 
God  has  promised  needful  grace, — 
"As  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

3  Days  of  trial,  days  of  grief, 

In  succession  thou  may'st  see  j 
This  is  still  my  sweet  relief, — 

"As  thy  day.-,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

4  Rock  of  ages,  I'm  secure, 

With  thy  promise,  full  and  free, 
Faithful,  positive,  and  sure; 

"As  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be." 


OfM  Tune,  Brownell.  T      TUT 

£j\)  X  PHATIR   3KEIISS  ICSZ  BOOK,  PAGJ   6.  -U»     1"-L  . 

"  I  will  heal  their  backsliding,  I  will  love  them  freely." 
Hosea  xiv.  4. 

TTTExiEY  of  wandering  from  my  God, 
*  »      And  now  made  willing  to  return, 
I  hear,  and  bow  beneath  the  rod; 

To  him,  with  penitence,  I  mourn : 
I  have  an  advocate  above, 
A  friend  before  the  throne  of  love. 

2  O  Jesus !  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin, 
Yet  once  again  I  seek  thy  face, 

Open  thine  arms  and  take  me  in ; 
O,  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  love  the  dying  sinner  still. 

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PKAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 
O/^IO  Tune,  Mendon.  T      "nfl- 

£l\J  £i  PRATER   MEETING    TUKK   BOOK,  PAGE  13.  JJ«    XU-. 

"  Search  me,  0  God,  and  know  my  heart;  try  me,  and  know  my 
thoughts ;  and  see  if  there  bo  any  wicked  way  in  me,  and  lead 
me  in  the  way  everlasting."    Ps.  exxxix.  23,  2  A. 

THOU,  to  whose  all-searching  sight, 
The  darkness  shincth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart ;  it  looks  to  thee, 
O  burst  its  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  remove  its  dross, 
Bind  my  affections  to  the  cross; 
Hallow  each  thought,  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 
Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way; 
No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  harm,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart 

5  Saviour,  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  thee  : 
O  let  thy  hand  support  me  si  ill, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 

0/~l°  Tune,  Brown.  pi     TWT 

<_1\J  XJ)  OX.    TAOE   M.  \J»      -LU.a 

"Looking  unto  Jesus,  the  author  and  finisher  of  our  faith." 
II eij.  xii.  2. 

T  () !  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 
■*-^    Encompass  us  around, 

Men  once  like  us  with  suffering  tried, 
But  now  with  glory  crowned. 

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2  Let  us,  with  zeal  like  theirs  inspired, 

Strive  in  the  Christian  race ; 
And,  freed  from  every  weight  of  sin, 
Their  holy  footsteps  trace. 

3  Behold  a  witness  nobler  still, 

Who  trod  affliction's  path, 
Jesus,  the  Author,  Finisher, 
Eewarder  of  our  faith ; 

4  He,  for  the  joy  before  him  set, 

And  moved  by  pitying  love, 
Endured  the  cross,  despised  the  shame, 
And  now  he  reigns  above. 

5  Thither,  forgetting  things  behind, 

Press  we  to  God's  right  hand ; 
There,  with  the  Saviour  and  his  saints, 
Triumphantly  to  stand. 

On  A  Tune,  Beir.  Q     TUT 

£J\JLX:  PRATBR   MSETIUO    IU1IE   BOOK,  PAGE   50.  W»      J.U.* 

"  Say  ye  to  the  righteous  that  it  shall  be  well  with  him." 
Isaiah  iii.  10. 

WHAT  cheering  words  are  these : 
Their  sweetness  who  can  tell  ? 
In  time  and  to  eternity, 

'Tis  with  the  righteous  well. 

2  In  every  state  secure, 

Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye ; 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endures, 
And  well  when  called  to  die. 

3  'Tis  well  when  joys  arise ; 

'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow; 
'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies, 
And  strong  temptations  blow. 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

4  'Tis  "well  when  at  his  throne 

They  wrestle,  weep,  and  pray, 
'Tis  well  when  at  his  feet  they  groan, 
Though  grieved  at  his  delay. 

5  'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 

"From  earth  and  sin  arise, 
Join  with  the  hosts  of  ransomed  souls, 
Made  to  salvation  wise." 

<T%r\TZ  Tune,  Brattle  Street.  fi     Ti/r 

<La\)kj  prayer  lieetino  tone  book,  pagb  24.  \J»     111.. 

''My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God;   for  my  expectation  is 
from  bim."    Ps.  lxii.  5. 

WHILE  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 
Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed, 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed, 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ; 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favoured  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

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6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 
The  gathering  storm  shall  see : 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear : 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 

Odd  Tune,  Libya.  Q     fyr 

&\J\J  PSAriH  1ISEIINO   TVHX   BOOX,  PAOI  43.  O.      JL?J-. 

"  Take  unto  you  the  whole  armour  of  God,  that  ye  may  be  able 
to  withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and  having  done  all,  to  stand." 
Eph.  vi.  13. 

SOLDIEKS  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armour  on. 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  his  eternal  Son ; 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued; 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God ; 

4  That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 

OCIH  Tune,  St.  John's.  ri    TUT 

£j\J  §  PRAYER  MEEIINO  IUKE  BOOK,  PAQE  36.  \J »    ATX. 

' '  God  is  faithful,  who  will  not  suffer  you  to  be  tempted  above 
that  ye  are  able."    1  Cor.  x.  13. 

A  LAS,  what  hourly  dangers  rise, 
-^*-     What  snares  beset  my  way ; 
To  heaven,  O  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

2  "Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  Guardian  and  my  Guide. 

3  O  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray, 

From  happiness  and  thee. 

Of^Q  Tune,  Brown.  fi     JUT 

&\JCj  PRATER  MEETINO  TONE    BOOK,  PAOE  24.  V^.     J.U.. 

"  Hast  thou  not  known  ?  hast  thou  not  heard,  that  the  ever- 
lasting God,  the  Lord,  the  Creator  of  the  ends  of  the  earth, 
fainteth  not,  neither  is  weary  ?"    Isaiah  xl.  28. 

WHY  mournest  thou,  my  anxious  soul, 
Despairing  of  relief, 
As  if  the  Lord  o'erlooked  thy  cares, 
Or  pitied  not  thy  grief? 

2  Hast  thou  not  known,  hast  thou  not  beard, 

That  firm  remains  on  high 
The  everlasting  throne  of  him 
Who  made  the  earth  and  sky  ? 

3  Art  thou  afraid  Ins  power  will  fail 

In  sorrow's  evil  day/ 
Can  the  Creator's  mighty  arm 
Grow  weary  or  decay  ? 

4  Supreme  in  wisdom  as  in  power 

The  Hock  of  Ages  stands  ; 
Thou  canst  not  search  his  mind,  nor  trace 
The  working  of  his  hands. 

5  He  gives  tbo  conquest  to  the  weak, 

Supports  the  fainting  heart; 
And  courage  in  (lie  evil  hour 
His  heavenly  aids  impart. 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

6  Mere  human  energy  shall  faint, 

And  youthful  vigour  cease  : 
But  those  who  wait  upon  the  Lord 
In  strength  shall  still  increase. 

7  They  with  unwearied  step  shall  tread 

The  path  of  life  divine ; 
With  growing  ardour  onward  move, 
With  growing  brightness  shine. 

8  On  eagles'  wings  they  mount,  they  soar 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love ; 
Till  past  the  sphere  of  earth  and  sin 
They  rise  to  heaven  above. 

OnQ  Tune,  Henry.  C*     TUT 

£j\Jiy  PRAYEH   MEETINO    TONE    BOOK,  PAGE  30.  V^.     -LTJL . . 

"Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and  all  her  paths  aro* 
peace."    Prov.  iii.  17. 

0    HAPPY  is  the  man  who  hears 
>     Religion's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold ; 
More  precious  are  her  bright  rewards 
Than  gems  or  stores  of  gold. 

3  Her  right  hand  offers  to  the  just 

Immortal  happy  days ; 
Her  left,  imperishable  wealth, 
And  heavenly  crowns  displays. 

4  And,  as  her  holy  labours  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

K  13  145 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 
Q1A  Tune,  Leslie.  Q     T|/r 

CxWj  PRAYER  MEETING  TUNE  UCOK,  PAGE   13.  O.     HI. 

"Yo  were  as  sheep  going  astray;  but  are  now  returned  unto 
the  Shepherd  aud  Bishop  of  your  souls."    1  Peter  ii.  25. 

I  WAS  a  wandering  sheep, 
I  did  not  love  the  fold; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controlled; 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home, 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 
I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  The  Shepherd  sought  his  sheep, 

The  Father  sought  his  child; 
They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild; 
They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone; 
The}-  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 

They  saved  the  wandering  one. 

•  3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 

'Twas  he  that  loved  my  soul, 
'Twas  he  that  washed  me  in  his  blood, 

'Twas  he  thai  made  me  whole; 
'Twas  he  that  sought  the  lost, 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep, 
'Twas  lie  that  broughl  me  to  the  fold, 

'Tis  he  that  still  doth  keep. 

4  No  more  a  wandering  sheep, 
I  love  to  be  controlled, 
I  love  my  tender  Shepherd's  voice, 
I  love  the  peaceful  fold ; 

lie, 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

No  more  a  wayward  child, 

I  seek  no  more  to  roam, 
I  love  my  heavenly  Father's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  his  home. 

Oil  Tune.  Agate.  "i -|  Q 

£i\.\.  PRATER  MEETING  TOME  BOOK,  PAGE  92.  11  Oi 

"I  will  sing  aloud  of  thy  mercy."     Ps.  lix.  16. 

FT1HY  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of  my 

-*-     song, 

The  joy  of  my  heart,  and  the  boast  of  my 

tongue ; 
Free  grace  hath  alone,  from  the  first  to  the 

last, 
Secured  my  affections,  and  bound  my  soul 

fast. 

2  Thy   mercy   has   vanquished    my   obdurate 

heart, 

That  wonders  to  feel  its  own  hardness  de- 
part : 

Dissolved  by  thy  goodness,  I  fall  to  the 
ground, 

And  weep  to  the  praise  of  the  mercy  I've 
found. 

3  The  door  of  thy  mercy  stands  open  all  day, 
To  the  poor  and  the  needy,  who  knock  by 

the  way ; 
No  sinner  shall  ever  a  place  be  denied, 
Who    comes    seeking   mercy  through   Jesus 

that  died. 

4  Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  exempts  me  from  hell; 
Its  glories  I'll  sing,  and  its  wonders  I'll  tell: 
'Twas  Jesus,  my  friend,  Avhen  he  hung   on 

the  tree, 
Who  opened  the  fountain  of  mercy  for  me. 

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tf)"|  Cy  Tune,  Clarendon.  pi    TUT 

^jX^  prater  meeting  tune  book., paqe  26.  vy»  J.M.. 

"Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation."     Ps.  li.  12. 

i~\  FOB  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
"     A  calm  and  heavenly  frame  \ 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul  refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  Eeturn,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

4  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

5  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 


rtlQ  Tune,  Pilesgrove.  T      "lyi" 

^J.O  PRATER  MEETING  TONE  BOOK,  PAGE  15.  ■!-••  -"!-• 

"  Casting  all  your  care  upon  him;  for  he  careth  for  you." 
1  Peter  v.  7. 

T>E  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares 
■*-*     To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and  snares; 
They  cast  dishonour  on  thy  Lord, 
And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear? 
How  canst  thou  want,  if  he  provide, 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide? 

3  When  first  before  his  mercy-seat 
Thou  didst  to  him  thy  all  commit, 

He  gave  thee  warrant  from  that  hour, 
To  trust  his  wisdom,  love,  and  power. 

4  Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call  ? 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  past, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last  ? 

5  Though  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road, 
It  leads  thee  home,  apace,  to  God ; 
Then  count  thy  present  trials  small, 
For  heaven  will  make  amends  for  all. 

01  A  Tune,  Piety.  p     TUT 

J^l    I   L-r  PRATER  MEETING  TUNE  BOOS,  PAGE  35.  W«     J-YJL  . 

"How  unsearchable  are  his  judgments,  and  his  ways  past  find- 
ing out."     Romans  xi.  33. 

f^\  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
^*      His  wonders  to  perform; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines, 

With  never  failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  gracious  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  : 
Behind  a  frowning  Providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour : 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain  : 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


01  K  Tune,  Remember  me.  fl     TUT 

^At_#  PRATER  MEETING  IONS    BOOK,  P.AOE  36.  V/»     J.1LL  . 

"  In  all  tby  ways  acknowledge  him,  and  ho  shall  direct  thy 
paths."     Prov.  iii.  6. 

OTIIOU  who  didst  uphold  my  way, 
From  earliest  infancy, 
Before  my  lisping  tongue  could  say, 
"Dear  Lord,  remember  me!" 

2  Still  through  the  paths  of  youth  my  Guide 

And  my  Protector  be, 
And  when  my  1'eet  would  turn  aside, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

:>  If  thou  shouldst  pain  or  sickness  send, 
Prom  murmuring  keep  me  free; 
Or  if  thy  hand  should  riches  lend, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4   And  when  this  earthly  scene  I  leave, 
And  worldly  prospects  dec, 

As  (hen  my  latest  sigh  I  heave, 
1  >ear  Lord,  remember  me. 
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C)l  C*  Tune,  Betah.  q     rj 

^XO  r  RATER  HEEII-SO  TUNE   BOOK,  PAGE  75.  Oj      /• 

"  For  the  promise  is  unto  you  and  to  your  children." 
Acts  ii.  39. 

SAVIOUB,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding, 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share ; 

2  !Now  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm ; 
There,  we  know,  thy  word  believing, 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never,  from  thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  Lion's  prey : 
Let  thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 

4  Then,  within  thy  fold  eternal, 

Let  them  find  a  resting  place ; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 


Q"|  «7  Tune,  Fulton.  pr  „ 

CiX.  i  PRATER  MEEIINQ  IUSE  BOOK,  PAGE  61,  /     fc. 

"  0  how  love  I  thy  law  !"     Ps.  cxix.  97. 

TTOLY  Bible  !  book  divine  ! 
_L1_     Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine  ! 
Mine,  to  tell  me  whence  I  came; 
Mine,  to  teach  me  what  I  am. 


Mine,  to  chide  me  when  I  rove : 
Mine,  to  show  a  Saviour's  love ; 
Mine  art  thou  to  guide  my  feet, 
Mine,  to  judge,  condemn,  acquit. 


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3  Mine,  to  comfort  in  distress, 
If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless  ; 
Mine,  to  show  by  living  faith 
Man  can  triumph  over  death. 

4  Mine,  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom, 
O  thou  precious  book  divine, 
Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine  ! 

f)lQ  Tune,  Henry.  fi     TUT 

^jiO  PRAYER  MEEIINC1  l'CKE  HOOK,  FAOE  30.  V/.     U-L  . 

"  Let  us  hold  fast  our  profession."     Heb.  iv.  14. 

TTTITNESS,  ye  men  and  angels ;  now 

*.»       Before  the  Lord  we  speak; 
To  him  we  make  a  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break. 

2  That,  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield; 
Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  his  grace  rely, 
That,  with  returning  wants,  the  Lord 
AVill  all  our  need  supply. 

4  Lord,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways; 
And,  while  wo  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

<T>"1  Q  Tune,  Thatcher.  QJ     TUT 

^jJLJ/  PIIAYER  Ml'!<  !  :        ,  BE     I    K,  1'AUK  53,  O.     -LY-L. 

"  I  am  thino;  save  me,  for  I  have  sought  thy  precepts." 
Ps.  oxix.  94. 

T  OKI),  in  the  strength  of  grace, 
■H     With  a  glad  heart  and  free, 

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Myself,  my  residue  of  days, 
I  consecrate  to  thee. 

2  Thy  ransomed  servant,  I 

Restore  to  thee  thine  own; 
And  from  this  moment  live  or  die 
To  serve  my  God  alone. 


OOrfc  Tune,  Happy  Day.  X      T^" 

StSl\   I  PRATER  MEETIN3  ICSE  BOOK,  PAGE  92.  J-l*     -L'-L  • 

"  Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  0  God ;   I  will  render  praises  unto 
thee."    Ps.  lvi.  12. 

C\  HAPPY  day,  that  stays  my  choice 
"     On  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God; 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  thy  goodness  all  abroad. 

2  O  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows, 

To  him  who  merits  all  my  love ; 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  house, 
While  to  his  sacred  throne  I  move. 

3  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done; 

Deign,  gracious  Lord,  to  make  me  thine; 
Help  me  through  grace  to  follow  on, 
Glad  to  confess  thy  voice  divine. 

4  Here  rest,  my  oft  divided  heart, 

Fixed  on  thy  God,  thy  Saviour,  rest ; 

Who  with  the  world  would  grieve  to  part, 

When  called  on  angels'  food  to  feast  ? 

5  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear, 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

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CHORUS. 
Happy  day,  happy  day, 
When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away; 
He  taught  me  how  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  live  rejoicing  every  day. 


001  Tune,  Blendon.  X      TUT 

&&1.  PRATER   MEETING    TONE   BOOK,  PAGE  7.  J-J»     J-'-L. 

"  In  whom  wc  have  boldness  and  access  with  confidence  by  tho 
faith  of  him."    Epii.  iii.  12. 

JESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone  : 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon  : 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not; 
My  grief  a  burden  long  has  been, 
Because  I  was  not  saved  from  sin. 


3  The  more  I  strove  againsl  its  power, 

I  Celt  its  weight  and  guilt  the  more; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
"Come  hither,  soul,  1  am  the  way." 

4  Lo !  glad  I  come;  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am: 
Nothing  but  sin  have  1  to  give, 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive 

5  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found; 
I'll  point  to  thv  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  "Behold  the  way  to  God." 

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222  p,^^^S,?^,,  C  M. 

"But  now  in   Christ  Jesus  ye  who  sometime  were  far  off  are 
made  nigh  by  the  blood  of  Christ."    Epn.  ii.  13. 

AXD  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God, 
AVho  once  at  distance  stood? 
And  to  effect  this  glorious  change, 
Did  Jesus  shed  his  blood  ? 

2  O  for  a  song  of  ardent  praise, 

To  bear  our  souls  above  ! 
What  should  allay  our  lively  hope, 
Or  damp  our  flaming  love  ? 

3  Then  let  us  join  the  heavenly  choirs, 

To  praise  our  heavenly  King  : 
0  may  that  love  which  spread  this  board 
Inspire  us  while  we  sing, 

4  "Glory  to  God  in  highest  strains, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good  will  from  heaven  to  men  is  come, 
And  let  it  never  cease." 


f)OQ  Tune,  Wells.  T      TVT 

^^O  ?;.i":.Lrzz:::;i:T:;i;:;:,7i:-  ::.  J-J«    J-»-L« 

"This  do  in  remembrance  of  me."    Luke  xxii.  19. 

"A  FY  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread, 

-L"-"-     And  does  thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow? 

Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 

And  let  them  thy  sweet  mercies  know. 

2  Hail,  sacred  feast,  which  Jesus  makes, 
Eich  banquet  of  his  flesh  and  blood : 
Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 

That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food  : 

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PEAYER   MEETING    HYMNS. 

3  Why  are  its  bounties  all  in  vain 

Before  unwilling  hearts  displayed  ? 
Was  not  for  you  the  victim  slain  ? 
Are  you  forbid  the  children's  bread? 

4  0  let  thy  table  honoured  be, 

And  furnished  well  with  joyful  guests: 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes. 

5  Drawn  by  thy  quickening  grace,  O  Lord, 

In  countless  numbers  let  them  come 
And  gather  from  their  Father's  board 
The  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb. 

6  Nor  let  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run  ; 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest, 
Who  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 

iJCJ  A  Tune,  Silver  Street.  QJ     TUT 

^X^X^S:  PRAISR  JISETINJ  1HNE  BOOK,  PAO£  51.  O"     J-U.. 

"Behold  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  lor  brethren  to  dwell 
together  in  unity."    Ps.  CXXxiii.  1. 

LET  party  names  no  more 
The  Christian  world  o'erspread ; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  Head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 

Let  mutual  love  be  found; 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 

3  Thus  will  the  church  below 

Resemble  that  above. 
Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 

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rtf)P  Tune,  Lisbon.  Q     -n/r 

&&%J  PBi72Si:zi:::;.:::::E;.z,fi;;;i.  O.    1TJ., 

M  That  they  all  may  be  one,  as  thou,  Father,  art  in  me,  and  I 
in  thee,  that  they  also  may  be  one  in  us."    John  xvii.  21. 

WITH  Jesus  in  our  midst 
"We  gather  round  the  board ; 
Though  many,  we  are  one  in  Christ, 

One  body  in  the  Lord. 

2  Our  sins  were  laid  on  him 

When  bruised  on  Calvary; 
For  us  he  died  and  rose  again, 
A  pledge  of  victory. 

3  Faith  eats  the  bread  of  life, 

And  drinks  the  living  wine; 
Thus  we,  in  love  together  knit, 
On  Jesus'  breast  recline. 

4  Soon  shall  the  night  be  gone, 

And  we  with  Jesus  reign; 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb 
Shall  banish  every  pain. 


Tune,  Say,  Brothers. 


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'■'  When  that  which  i3  perfect  is  come,  then  that  which  is  in 
part  shall  be  done  away."    1  Cor.  siii.  10. 

O  AY,  brothers,  will  you  meet  us 
^     On  Canaan's  happy  shore  ? 
By  the  grace  of  Cod  we'll  meet  you 
Where  parting  is  no  more. 

2  Jesus  lives  and  reigns  forever 
On  Canaan's  happy  shore! 
Glory,  glory,  hallelujah, 
Forever,  evermore  I 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 


PRAYER  ilKSriNd  TCNE  BOCK,  FAQE  103. 


C%Cyn  Tune,  Unity. 

^J  £l    £  PRATER  ilKEriNci  TONE  BOC 

"The  things  which  arc  seen  are  temporal;  but  the  things  which 
arc  not  seen  arc  eternal."    2  Cor.  iv.  18. 

WHEN  shall  we  meet  again, 
Meet  ne'er  to  sever  ? 
When  will  peace  wreath  her  chain 

Round  us  forever  ? 
Our  hearts  will  ne'er  repose, 
Safe  from  each  blast  that  blows, 
In  this  dark  vale  of  woes, 
Never,  no,  never. 

2  When  shall  love  freely  flow, 

Pure  as  life's  river? 
When  shall  sweet  friendship  glow 

Changeless  forever? 
Where  joys  celestial  thrill, 
Where  bliss  each  heart  shall  fill, 
And  fears  of  parting  chill, 

Never,  no,  never. 

3  Up  to  that  world  of  light, 

Take  us,  dear  Saviour, 
May  we  all  there  unite, 

Happy  forever. 
Where  kindred  spirits  dwell, 
There  may  our  music  swell, 
And  time  our  joys  dispel, 

Never,  no,  never. 

OOQ  Tunc,  Youth.  rj  „ 

£&£l\J  rRA-i  i  ;k(j7.  /    O. 

"Behold,  he  thai    keepeth    Israel   Bhall   neither  slumber  nor 
Bleep."    I's.  <\\i.  1. 

T7KTR  a  season  called  to  part, 

■*-       Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 

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PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever  present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer : 
Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

OOQ  Tune,  Boylston.  Q    "jyr 

&&1J  PRATER   ilEEIINa    TONE   BOOS,   PAGE   44.  0«     JLU.» 

u  Keep  yourselves  in  the  love  of  God,  looking  for  the  mercy  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  unto  eternal  life."    Jude  21. 

OWHEEE  shall  rest  be  found, 
Eest  for  the  weary  soul ; 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh; 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Xor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years ; 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 
O,  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death. 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  driven  from  thy  face, 
For  evermore  undone. 


PEAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

OQA  Tune,  Evan.  {*%     TUT 

^OV  FRATER  LIEE1I.S3  TLNE  BOOK.  PAGE  2P.  V^»     -L'-L  . 

"He  will  swallow  up  death  in  victory;  and  the  Lord  God  will 
wipe  away  tears  from  off  all  faces."    Isaiah  xxv.  8. 

HEAB  what  the  voice  from  heaven  declares 
To  those  in  Christ  who  die; 
Eeleased  from  all  their  earthly  cares, 
They'll  reign  with  him  on  high. 

2  Then  why  lament  departed  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
Death's  but  the  servant  Jesus  sends 
To  call  us  to  his  arms. 

3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  we're  secure, 

Death  hath  no  sling  beside; 
The  law  gave  sin  its  Btrength  and  power: 
But  Christ,  our  ransom,  died. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  blessed, 

When  in  the  grave  he  lay; 
And,  rising  t hence,  their  hopes  he  raised 
To  everlasting  day. 

5  Then,  joyfully,  while  life  we  have, 

To  Christ,  our  life,  we'll  sing, 
"Where  is  thy  victory,  0  grave'/ 
And  where,  O  death,  thy  sting?" 

f)Ql  Tune,  Federal  Street.  T      TUT 

^O-L  TRA-.  .    NE  BOOK,  PACE  11.  JJ«     XU-» 

"  Though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death, 
I  will  fear  no  evil:  for  fchou  art  with  me:  thy  rod  and  thy 
staff,  they  comfort  me."      Ps.  xxiii.  1. 

WHY  should  we  start,  and  fear  t<>  die? 
What    timorous    worms    we    mortals 
are ! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

1G0 


PEAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
"While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head. 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

232  «u,m»«S^S?^K.PA™».  CM. 

'•'Every  idle  word  that  men  shall  speak,  they  shall  give  account 
thereof  in  the  day  of  judgment."     Matt.  xii.  36. 

A  XD  must  I  be  to  judgment  brought, 
-^-     And  answer  in  that  day 
For  every  vain  and  idle  thought, 
And  every  word  I  say? 

2  Thou  awful  Judge  of  quick  and  dead, 

The  watchful  power  bestow ; 
So  shall  I  to  my  ways  take  heed, 
To  all  I  speak  or  do. 

3  If  now  thou  standest  at  the  door, 

0  let  me  feel  thee  near ! 

And  make  my  peace  with  God,  before 

1  at  thy  bar  appear. 

QQO  Tune,  Ives.  rj  a 

^OO  FBATSS  ICEETINa  Iffi  *      «• 

"These  are  they  which  came  out  of  great  tribulation,  and  have 
wa.-hed  their  robes,  and  made  them  white  in  the  blood  of  the 
Lamb."     Rev.  vii.  14. 


w 


HO  are  these  in  bright  array 
This  innumerable  throng, 


Eound  the  altar  night  and  day 
Tuning  their  triumphant  song? 

Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain, 
Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power, 

Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain ; 
New  dominion  every  hour. 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod; 

These  from  great  affliction  came; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  his  eternal  Name  : 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Yictor  palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  great  Eedeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease,  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead ; 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs; 

Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears ; 
And  forever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 


234 

"  We,  according  to  his  promise,  look  for  new  heavens  and  a 
new  earth,  wherein  dwelleth  righteousness."     2  Pet.  iii.  13. 

mHERE  is  a  happy  land, 

J-     Far,  far  away, 

Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright  as  day; 
O,  how  they  sweetly  sing, 
Worthy  is  our  Saviour  King; 
Loud  let  his  praises  ring, — 

Praise,  praise  for  aye. 


9 


Come  to  this  happy  land, 
Come,  come  away; 

Why  will  ye  doubting  stand- 
Why  still  delay  ? 

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PEAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

O,  we  shall  happy  be, 
When  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  thee ! 
Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

Bright  in  that  happy  land 

Beams  every  eye, — 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 

Love  cannot  die. 
On,  then,  to  glory  !  on  ! 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won ; 
And  bright  above  the  sun, 

We  reign  for  aye. 


OQK  Tune,  Varina.  fl     JUT 

&%J%J  r?._i7z?.  li:;::xj  nm  s:;i,  page  29.  W.    -LU.* 

"At thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for  evermore." 
Ps.  xvi.  11. 

mHEEE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
J-     Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-fading  flowers; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Bright  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  j 

So  to  the  Jews  fair  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

■4  But  timorous  mortals  start,  and  shrink 
To  cross  the  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger,  trembling,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

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5  0,  could  wo  make  our  doubts  remove, 
Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise. 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  wo  love, 

With  faith's  illumined  eyes; 

0  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er; 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

QQ/J  Tune,  Zerah.  r*    TVT 

&{j\J  rRATER    ICXXTIHQ  TUNE  HOOK, PAGE  11.  V^.-LTJ.. 

'•'  To  him  that  ovcrcomcth  will  I  give  to  eat  of  the  tree  of 
life."     IIev.  ii.  7. 

ON  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  O,  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 
That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight. 

8  O'er  all  those  wide  extended  plains 
Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

4   When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 
And  be  forever  blest  '( 

When  shall  J  see  my  Father's  lace, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

OQH  Tune.  State  Street.  ©    -fl/T 

^O/  r-RAYKn  musiino  Ti  is  50.  *->•  -"J-» 

"A  sabbath  of  rest  to  tbo  Lord."     Ex.  xxxv.  2. 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise; 
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PRAYEB    MEETING    HYMNS, 

Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day,  amidst  the  place 

Where  Jesus  is  within, 
Is  better  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
Till  it  is  called  to  soar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

QQQ  Tune,  Rothwell.  T      TJT 

4^0  PP.ATSB   HEETING    TCNK   BCCK,   PA3I    13.  -LJ»    J-"-L» 

"A  delight,  the  holy  of  the  Lord,  honourable."      Is  A.  lviii.  13. 

MY  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see 
The  dawn  of  thy  returning  day; 
My  thoughts,  O  God,  ascend  to  thee, 
While  thus  my  early  vows  I  pay. 

2  I  yield  my  heart  to  thee  alone, 

Nor  would  receive  another  guest; 
Eternal  King,  erect  thy  throne, 

And  reign  sole  monarch  in  my  breast. 

3  O  bid  this  trifling  world  retire, 

And  drive  each  carnal  thought  away; 
Xor  let  me  feel  one  vain  desire, 

One  sinful  thought,  through  all  the  day. 

4  Then,  to  thy  courts  when  I  repair, 

3Iy  soul  shall  rise  on  joyful  wing, 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  declare, 

And  join  the  strains  which  angels  sing. 

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PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 
()QQ  Tune,  Lischer.  TT     Tyr 

^OJy  PRATER  YEETINO   1  C  N  S  BOOK,  PAGE  54.  Ml  1     .L.-L. 

"  The  sabbath  of  the  Lord."     Ley.  xxiii.  3. 

AWAKE,  ye  saints,  awake, 
And  hail  this  sacred  day; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyful  homage  pay; 
Welcome  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose ; 
He  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes  : 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruits  of  all  his  love. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings, 
And  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 
Thy  praise  responsive  sings: 

Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

4  Great  King,  gird  on  thy  sword, 

Ascend  thy  conquering  car; 
While  justice,  truth,  and  love, 

Maintain  thy  glorious  war. 
This  day  let  sinners  own  thy  sway, 
And  rebels  cast  their  arms  away. 

O  A  f\  Tunc,  Nurcmburg.  rj  q 

^Jt"-jt\J  PRATER   ill  /     "• 

'•If  ye  then  bo  risen  with  Christ,  Beek  those  things  which  nra 
above,  where  Christ  Bitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  Uod." 
Col.  iii.  I. 

piITUST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 
^      Sons  of  men  and  angels  say: 

106 


PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

Kaise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won  : 
Jesus'  agony  is  o'er, 

Darkness  veils  the  earth  no  more. 

3  Tain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 

4  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head ; 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 


Qyi  1  Tune,  Sabbath.  rj  « 

&LX:\.  PRATER   LTEEriNO   1CHE  BOCK,  PAGI  65.  /      »• 

"  Ye  shall  keep  my  sabbaths,  and  reverence  my  sanctuary." 
Lev.  xxvi.  2. 

O  AFELY  through  another  week 
^     God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day ; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  "While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Eedecmer's  name; 
Show  thy  reconciling  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame ; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 

3  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints, 

167 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  from  all  complaints: 
Thus  let  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

O  A  O  Tune,  Mendon.  X      TUT 

^t'-jC^  PRATER  MEETINO   TONE    Iil  10  K,  PAQB  13.  J-J«    JUX* 

"I  will  sing  aloud  of  tby  mercy  in  the  morning."     Ps.  lix.  16. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part ; 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing, 
"  Glory  to  thee,  eternal  King." 

3  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  1  slept; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

4  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew ; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 

Guard  my  first  spring  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  till. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say, 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
h\  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

QylQ  Tunc,  Cross  and  Crown.  pi    "TUT 

^  '  tO  rRATKK  KIXTIMQ  TUMI  BOOK,  itn  37.  wt   J.U.. 

•■In  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  thee."    Ps.  v. ::. 

rpo  thee  let  ray  first  offerings  rise, 

-*■■      Whose  sun  creates  the  day, 

108 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

Swift  as  his  gladdening  influence  flies, 
And  spotless  as  his  ray. 

2  This  day  thy  favouring  hand  be  nigh, 

So  oft  vouchsafed  before ; 
Still  may  it  lead,  protect,  supply, 
And  I  that  hand  adore. 

3  If  bliss  thy  Providence  impart, 

For  which,  resigned,  I  pray, 
Give  me  to  feel  a  cheerful  heart, 
And  grateful  homage  pay. 

4  Affliction  should  thy  love  intend, 

As  vice  or  folly's  cure, 
Patient,  to  gain  that  gracious  end, 
May  I  the  means  endure. 

5  Be  this  and  every  future  day 

Still  wiser  than  the  past ; 
And  when  I  all  my  life  survey, 
May  grace  sustain  at  last. 

C%A  A  Tune,  Youth.  n  „ 

jT,'  l    '  |  '  PRAYER  MEETING   TONE   BOOK,    PAOB   67.  *     «• 

"And  they  rose  up  betimes  in  the  morning."     Gen. xxvi.  31. 

AT  the  golden  rise  of  day, 
Humbly,  God,  to  thee  we  pray : 
Uncreated  Source  of  light, 
Guide  our  thoughts  and  words  aright. 
Holy  Father,  at  thy  call 
Light  upon  the  earth  did  fall : 
Speak  the  word  again,  and  make 
Morning  o'er  our  hearts  to  break. 

2  From  the  eternal  Source  in  heaven 
Light  to  us  on  earth  be  given, 
Light  of  grace,  to  guard  from  wrath, 
Light  of  faith,  to  guide  our  path. 

li.  169 


PEAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

Holy  Spirit,  let  thy  ray 

Guide  our  footsteps,  day  by  day, 

While  through  earth's  dark  path  wo  move 

To  eternal  day  above. 

C\A  JT  Tune,  Antioch.  pt     TUT 

£Xt-30%J  PRATER  MEE11NO  TDNE  BOOK,  PAGE  20.  \j *     -LtJl. 

"My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  0  Lord." 
Ps.  v.  3. 

ONCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  : 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  who  rules  the  skies. 

2  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame  : 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise j 

My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

3  Great  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 

While  I  enjoy  the  light; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  peaceful  night. 

O/l  CK  Tune,  Ziklnpr.  n„ 

£l'-±:\J  PRATER   UEKllNd    11   Nt   HOOK,  FAOE<37.  /      O. 

"  Bo  thou  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord  all  the  day  long." 
Pkov.  xxiii.  17. 

"1VTOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone; 
-^      Now  the  morning  light  is  come; 
Lord,  may  we  lie  thine  to-day; 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light, 
Banish  doubt  and  clear  our  sigh!  ; 
In  thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 
May  we  labour,  watch,  and  pray. 

170 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

3  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound, 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 
O  receive  us  then  at  last ; 
Night  and  sin  will  be  no  more, 
"When  we  reach  the  heavenly  shore. 

OAH  Tune,  I  do  Believe.  (1    TUT 

^TT  /  prat  IK 30.  v^«  J.T-L. 

"  At  noon  will  I  pray,  and  cry  aloud,  and  he  shall  hear  my 
voice."     Ps.  It.  18. 

T?KOa[  busy  toil  and  heavy  care 
J-      We  turn  the  weary  mind  j 
And  in  the  place  of  noontide  prayer 
Our  sanctuary  find. 

2  The  voice  that  stilled  the  stormy  waves 

On  distant  Galilee, 
Speaks  once  again,  and  at  the  sound, 
Eetires  another  sea. 

3  The  restless  waves  of  care  and  strife 

Obey  the  mighty  voice ; 
Peace  broods  the  quiet  waters  o'er, 
And  all  our  souls  rejoice. 

4  These  heaven-bright  hours  too  soon  are  past ; 

Grant,  Lord,  this  greater  boon ; 
A  place  where  worship  never  ends, 
Xor  night  succeeds  to  noon. 

CHORUS. 

The  mid-day  hour,  the  noontide  hour, 

It  is  the  hour  of  prayer  j 
Our  souls  receive  renewing  power, 

For  Jesus  meets  us  there. 

171 


PRAYER   MEETING    HYMNS. 
O/l  Q  Tune,  Downs.  r%    TUT 

^fO  PRATER  MEETING  ICKE    BOOK.  PAOE  29.  V/.     JLU    « 

"  God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the  saints." 
Ps.  lxxxix.  7. 

JESUS,  this  mid-day  hour  of  prayer 
We  consecrate  to  thee, 
Forgetful  of  each  earthly  care, 
We  would  thy  glory  see. 

2  We  come  thy  presence  to  implore : 

O  teach  us  how  to  pray ! 
Impart  to  us  thy  Spirit's  power, 
Thy  saving  grace  display. 

3  Baptize  with  energy  divine 

The  contrite  soul  afresh; 
O  bow  the  stubborn  will  to  thine, 
And  give  the  heart  of  flesh. 

4  Unite  our  hearts,  unite  our  tongues, 

In  lofty  praise  to  thee, 
Accept  the  tribute  of  our  songs, 
Thou  Holy  One  in  Three. 

C\  A  €\  Tune,  Evening  Hymn.  T      Ti/r 

JZr^Xj  PBAIEH  MKE1IXO  TON!  BOOH,  l'AOI  10.  i-J  .     J.U.. 

"In  tho  night  his  song  shall  be  with  me,  and  my  prayer  unto 
the  God  of  my  life."    Ps.  xlii.  S. 

GREAT  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song 
With  humble  gratitude  1  raise; 
O  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  till  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days,  unclouded  as  the}-  pass, 

And  every  onward  rolling  hour, 
Arc  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 

3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart, 

Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love, 

172 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

Ungrateful,  can  from  thee  depart, 
And  from  the  path  of  duty  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Christ,  my  Lord;  his  Xame  alone 
I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

5  With  hope  in  him  mine  ej^elids  close, 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  Xame. 

Oprr\  Tune.  Ariel.  P     P    "IVT 

£X%J\J  PRAYER  MEBIINO  TCNE  BOOK,  PAOS  53.  V/»      X*     JlUL» 

"  Examine  yourselves,  whether  yo  be  in  the  faith;  prove  your 
own  selves."    2  Cor.  xiii.  5. 

A  T  evening  to  my  soul  I  say, 
-^*-     Come,  give  account  for  all  the  day, 

Its  moments,  and  its  hours ! 
What  rightly  thought,  or  said,  or  done, 
What  grace  attained,  or  knowledge  Avon, 

For  whom  employed  thy  powers? 

2  What  dying  sinner  hast  thou  warned, 

And  meekly  prayed,  though  he  hath  scorned, 

That  Christ  would  him  forgive  ? 
In  all,  hast  thou  with  single  eye 
Sought  Christ  alone  to  glorify, 

For  him  alone  to  live  ? 

f)  C I  Tune,  Holley.  n  a 

^Jt-IX  PRATER  MEET1KQ   1 CNE   BOOK,  PAGB  62.  I     »J» 

"Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  thee  as  incense;  and  the 
lifting  up  of  my  hands,  as  the  evening  sacrifice."    Ps.  cxli.  2. 

SOFTLY,  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  ivpon  my  sight  away; 
Free  from  care,  from  labour  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee : 

15*  173 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 

Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 
Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon  for  me  the  light  of  day 
Shall  forever  pass  away ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee : 

4  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  infirmity; 
Then,  from  thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

OCQ  Tune,  Evening  Hymn.  T      TUT 

4jtJ&  PRAYER  ilStnUv)  It.N'E  11UOK,  TAOI  10.  AJ»     1*JL« 

"Whoso  puttcth  his  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  safe." 
Pkov.  xxix.  25. 

GLOEY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  thine  own  Almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  da}'  have  done  : 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  ho. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bedj 

Teaeh  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Triumphing  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close: 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  1  awake. 

174 


PKAYER  MEETING  HYMNS. 

5  O  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
Forever  chase  dark  sleep  away, 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  thee,  eternal  King  ? 

OKQ  Tune,  An  vera.  -r      -jut 

^«JO  PRATER  MEETINO  TDNB  BOOK,  PAOK  5.  JLl.     iXL, 

"Awake  !  awake!  put  on  thy  strength,  0  Zion."   Isaiah  iii.  1. 

mRIUMPHANT  Sion,  lift  thy  head 
-■-     From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead  : 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength. 

2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
And  let  thy  excellence  be  known ; 
Decked  in  the  robes  of  righteousness, 
The  world  thy  glories  shall  confess. 

3  No  more  shrill  foes  unclean  invade, 
And  fill  thy  hallowed  walls  with  dread: 
No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4  God  from  on  high  has  heard  thy  prayer, 
His  hand  thy  ruin  shall  repair : 

Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 

OK  A  Tune,  Wells.  T      *!*«■ 

^ItlTb  PRAYER  MEETING  TONE  BOOK,  PA3B  18.  AJ»     J-UL» 

"  I  will  bring  you  out  from  the  people,  and  will  gather  you  out 
of  the  countries,  wherein  ye  are  scattered,  with  a  mighty 
hand."    Ezek.  xx.  34. 

T^VlSOWNED  of  heaven,  by  man  oppressed, 
J-'     Outcast  from  Sion's  hallowed  ground, 
Wherefore  should  Israel's  sons,  once  blessed, 
Still  roam  the  scorning  world  around  ? 

175 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

2  Lord,  visit  thy  forsaken  race, 

Back  to  thy  fold  the  wanderers  bring, 
Teach  them  to  seek  thy  slighted  grace, 
And  hail  in  Christ  their  promised  King. 

3  The  veil  of  darkness  rend  in  twain, 

Which  hides  their  Shiloh's  glorious  light ; 
The  severed  olive  branch  again 
Firm  to  its  parent  stock  unite. 

4  Hail,  glorious  day,  expected  long  ! 

When  Jew  and  Greek  one  prayer  shall  pour; 
With  eager  feet  one  temple  throng, 
With  grateful  praise  one  God  adore. 

OCC  Tune,  Webb.  17     s* 

Jt)t)  PRATER  USITlXa  1CNK  BOOK,  PAQS  71.  /)     U« 

"  The  earth  shall  bo  full  of  tho  knowledge  of  the  Lord." 
Isaiah  xi.  9. 

fTlHE  morning  light  is  breaking, 
J-     The  darkness  disappears; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears : 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar, 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above; 
Wliile  sinners,  now  confessing, 

Tho  gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing, — 

A  nation  in  a  day. 

176 


PEAYEE  MEETING  HYMNS. 

Blest  river  of  salvation, 

Pursue  thy  onward  way ; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay ; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim — the  Lord  is  come. 


tf)pr/5  Tune,  Holy  City.  IJ    (* 

£JtJ\J  PRAYER  MBEriXO  TONE  BOOK,  PAOK  69.  «J     V/« 

"  He  shall  have  dominion  from  sea  to  sea,  and  from  the  river 
unto  the  ends  of  the  earth."    Ps.  lxxii.  8. 

HAIL  to  the  Lord's  anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son, 
Hail  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free ; 
To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succour  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 

His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end ; 

M  177 


PEAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

The  tide  of  time  shall  never 
His  covenant  remove ; 

His  name  shall  stand  forever, 
That  name  to  us  is  love. 


QprrJ  Tune,  Spanish  Hymn.  rj  a 

£}\J  §  PRAYER  MEETINO  TONE  BOOK,  l'AOI  6(3.  /     D» 

•'  He  calleth  to  me  out  of  Seir,  Watchman,  what  of  the  night? 
Watchman,  what  of  the  night?  And  the  watchman  said, 
The  morning  cometh,  and  also  the  night."   Isaiah  xxi.  11, 12. 

WATCHMAN,  tell  us  of  the  night, 
What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
"Traveller,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 

See  that  glory  beaming  star!" 
Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 
"  Traveller,  yes  :  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel." 

2  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
" Traveller,  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends." 
Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
"Traveller,  ages  are  its  own; 

See!  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth." 

3  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
"Traveller,  darkness  takes  its  flight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn." 
Watchman,  let  thy  wanderings  cease; 

Hie  thco  to  thy  quiet  home. 
"Traveller,  1<> !  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo!  the  Son  of  God  is  come." 

178 


PEAYEE    MEETING   HYMNS. 

C%  E?  Q  Tune,  Millennium.  17     s* 

"  The  mountains  and  the  hills  shall  break  forth  before  you  into 
singing,  and  all  the  trees  of  the  field  shall  cdap  their  hands." 
Isaiah  lv.  12. 

WHEX  shall  the  voice  of  singing 
Flow  joyfully  along  ? 
When  hill  and  valley,  ringing 
"With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 

And  Him  who  once  was  slain 
Again  to  earth  descended 
In  righteousness  to  reign  ! 

2  Then  from  the  craggy  mountains 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly ; 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply ; 
High  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  chorus  round, 
All  hallelujah  swelling, 

In  one  eternal  sound  ! 

OKfl  Tune,  Willowby.  /~1     "p     TUT 

40t/  fbaiib mbiiso nn book, fasb !0.       ^>.  -L.  JKL. 

"Freely  ye  have  received,  freely  give."    Matt.  x.  8. 

WHEX,  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land, 
Led  hy  thy  providential  hand, 
Our  wandering  fathers  came, 
Their  ancient  homes,  their  friends  in  youth, 
Sent  forth  the  heralds  of  thy  truth, 
To  keep  them  in  thy  Xame. 

2  Then,  through  our  solitary  coast, 
The  desert  features  soon  were  lost ; 

Thy  temples  there  arose ; 
Our  shores,  as  culture  made  them  fair, 
Were  hallowed  hy  thy  rites,  by  prayer, 
And  blossomed  as  the  rose. 

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PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

3  And  0,  may  we  repay  this  debt 
To  regions  solitary  yet, 

Within  our  spreading. land  : 
There,  brethren,  from  our  common  home 
Still  westward,  like  our  fathers,  roam ; 

Still  guided  by  thy  hand. 

4  Saviour,  we  own  this  debt  of  love : 
O  shed  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

To  move  each  Christian  breast ; 
Till  heralds  shall  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  temples  rise  to  fix  thy  Name, 

Through  all  our  desert  West. 

C\Q(\  Tune,  Missionary  Hymn.  n     f* 

&\J\J  PBAYIR  LIEETINO  TONE  BOOK,   FAOE  70.  /}     0« 

"Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the  gospel  unto  every 
creature."    Mark  xvi.  15. 

FKOM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Eoll  down  their  golden  sand; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  r 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  wo  whose  souls  arc  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 


PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

Shall  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation  !    0  Salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  Name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till,  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Eedeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

0£51  Tune,  "Webb.  17     /> 

^OJL  PRATER  HEtl  IMS    1CNE  BOOK,   PAGE  71.  /)     \J . 

'•  This  gospel   of  the   kingdom   shall   be  preached  in   all  the 
world."    Matt.  xxiv.  14. 

1VTOW  be  the  gospel  banner 
-^  In  every  land  unfurled; 
And  be  the  shout  Hosanna 

Re-echoed  through  the  world  : 
Till  every  isle  and  nation, 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue, 
Receive  the  great  salvation, 

And  join  the  happy  throng. 

2  What  though  the  embattled  legions 

Of  earth  and  hell  combine  ? 
His  arm  throughout  their  regions 

Shall  soon  resplendent  shine  : 
Ride  on,  O  Lord,  victorious  ! 

Immanuel,  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Thy  triumph  shall  be  glorious, 

Thine  empire  shall  increase. 

16  181 


THAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

Yes,  thou  shalt  reign  forever, 

O  Jesus,  King  of  kings ! 
Thy  light,  thy  love,  thy  favour, 

Each  ransomed  captive  sings: 
The  isles  for  thee  are  waiting, 

The  deserts  learn  thy  praise, 
The  hills  and  valleys  greeting, 

The  song  responsive  raise. 


Tune,  Lyons. 

PRATER    MEEI  ING  1  UJKE    BOOK, FAQE ! 


262 

"  They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of 
thy  power."    Ts.  cxlv.  11. 

"YTE  servants  of  God, 
-*-      Your  master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad 

His  wonderful  name : 
The  name  all  victorious 

Of  Jesus  extol ; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious, 

And  rules  over  all. 

2  God  ruleth  on  high, 

Almighty  to  save; 
And  still  he  is  nigh  ; 

J I  is  presence  we  have  : 
The  great  congregation 

His  triumph  shall  sing, 
Ascribing  salvation 

To  Jesus  our  King. 

3  Then  let  us  adore 

And  give  him  his  right; 
All  glory  and  power, 


And  wisdom  and  might; 


182 


PRAYER    MEETING   HYMNS. 

All  honour  and  blessing 

With  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasing, 

And  infinite  love. 

f)£»Q  Tune,  Wilmot.  Q     17 

^jf30  PRAYER  MEETING  TONE  BOOK,  FAOE  81.  Oj       /. 

"  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good 
will  towards  men."     Luke  ii.  14. 

HAEK  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo  !  the  angelic  host  rejoices — 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy: — 
"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory, — 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  "  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven, 

Beaching  far  as  man  is  found  j 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven; 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  u  Christ  is  born,  the  great  anointed, 

Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing : 
O,  receive  whom  God  appointed, 

Christ,  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  "  Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  him ; 

Learn  his  name,  and  taste  his  joy; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him, — 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high I" 

OR  A  Tune,  New  Haven.  f*     A 

faJV^TT  PRAYER   MEETING    TONE    BOOK,  PAGE   72.  "}    ^*» 

"  0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt  his  name 
together."     Ps.  xxxiv.  3. 

pOME,  thou  Almighty  King, 
^     Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 

183 


PRAYEB    MEETING    HYMNS. 

Help  us  to  praise ! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  Days. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  arise, 
Scatter  our  enemies  ; 

Now  make  them  fall ! 
Let  thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made, 
Our  souls  on  thee  be  stayed; 

Lord,  hear  our  call ! 

3  Come,  thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword; 

Our  prayer  attend  ! 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless; 
Come,  give  thy  word  success j 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend  ! 

0£*C  Tunc,  Fulton.  rj  e 

£t\jfj  n:ivr:n;:  s.  paoe  61.  /   O. 

"Pniise  ye  the  Lord."     I's.  el.  1. 

OONCJS  of  praise  the  angels  sang: 

^     Heaven  wit  1 1  hallelujahs  pang, 

When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
When  tin'  Prince  of  Peace  was  horn; 
Songs  of  praise  arose1  when  he 
( laptivc  led  captivity. 

',]  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that,  day ; 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

IM 


PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS 
And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb 


9 


Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come 
Xo  :  the  church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice  j 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

C%C£d  Tune,  Nuremburg.  rj  0 

^OO  PBA.TER  mnun  ram  bc   2,  ?i.jz  54.  /    O. 

"  Let  the  children  of  Zion  he  joyful  in  their  King." 
Ps.  cxlix.  2. 

GREAT  the  joy  when  Christians  meet, 
Christian  fellowship,  how  sweet, 
When,  their  theme  of  praise  the  same, 
They  exalt  Jehovah's  name  ! 

2  Sing  we,  then,  eternal  love ; 
Such  as  did  the  Father  move  : 
He  beheld  the  world  undone; 
Loved  the  world,  and  gave  his  Son. 

3  Sing  the  Son's  unbounded  love ; 
How  he  left  the  realms  above ; 
Took  our  nature  and  our  place, 
Lived  and  died  to  save  our  race. 

4  Sing  we,  too,  the  Spirit's  love ; 
With  our  stubborn  hearts  he  strove ; 
Chased  the  mists  of  sin  away, 
Turned  our  night  to  glorious  day. 

16*  135 


PRAYER   MEETING   HYMNS. 

5  Great  the  joy,  the  union  sweet, 
When  the  saints  in  glory  meet  j 
Where  the  theme  is  still  the  same; 
Where  they  praise  Jehovah's  name. 

CyCS*!  Tune.  Edinburgh.  Ho 

£l\J  I  PRAYER   ilii.  .-.a   S2.  J.J.   O. 

"Who  is  over  all,  God  blessed  forever."     Rom.  ix.  i. 

C\  FATHEE    Almighty,    to    thee    be    ad- 

"     dressed, 

With   Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever 

blessed, 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from 

heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 

0£iQ  Tune,  Jubilee.  rt     f* 

£\jCj  prayer  lit:-.  k,i-aokQ4.  /,    v/. 

"Then  shalt  thou  cause  tho  trumpet  of  the  jubilee  to  sound." 
Ex.  xxv.  9. 

JUBILEE,  sing  jubilee, 
*'      Sing  with  hearts  and  voices, 
Jubilee,  sing  jubilee, 

Heaven  with  earth  rejoices. 
Year  of  years,  so  great  and  glorious, 
Jesus  comes,  he  comes  victorious, 
Jesus  comes,  he  comes  to  reign. 

2  Jubilee,  sing  jubilee, 

Prison  gates  fly  Open, 
Jubilee,  sing  jubilee, 

Iron  bars  are  broken. 
Angel  voices  sweetly  singing, 
Silver  trumpets  loudly  ringing, 

Joyful  news  to  captives  bring. 

:{  Jubilee,  sing  jubilee, 

Mourners,  cease  your  sadness. 


PRAYER    MEETING    HYMNS. 

Jubilee,  sing  jubilee, 

Sorrow,  turn  to  gladness. 
Weary  hearts  that  now  are  aching, 
Wounded  hearts  that  now  are  breaking, 
Jesus  longs  to  give  you  rest. 

Jubilee,  sing  jubilee, 

March  beneath  his  banner, 
Jubilee,  sing  jubilee, 

Shout  aloud  Hosanna  ! 
This  the  day  of  his  salvation, 
Worthy  of  ail  acceptation; 

Come  and  welcome,  sinners,  come. 

Jubilee,  sing  jubilee, 

Pentecost  returning 
Jubilee,  sing  jubilee, 

Hearts  and  tongues  are  burning, 
Holy  Comforter,  descending, 
All  thy  gifts  and  graces  lending, 
Dwell  within  us  evermore. 


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SUBJECTS. 


Christ 

1—  13. 

155—167 

Praise 

19—  34. 

172—176 

Prayer 

35—  50. 

168—171 

Invitation 

51—  77. 

177—182 

Christian  Experience 

W— 124 

183—225 

Heaven 

125—130. 

233—236 

Psalms 

131—143. 

Dismission 

144—146. 

226—228. 

Doxologies 

147—154. 

263—268. 

Death 

229—232. 

The  Sabbath 

237—241. 

Morning 

242—246. 

>7oon 

247—218. 

livening 

249—252. 

Missionary 

253—262. 

188 

INDEX. 


imrft 

Abide  with  me,  fast  falls  the  eventide 195 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have 100 

Ah  !  when  shall  I  awake 194 

Alas!  and  did  rny  Saviour  bleed 12 

Alas  !  what  hourly  dangers  rise 207 

All  glorious  God,  what  hymns  of  praise , 175 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name 1 

All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell 130 

All  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt 101 

Almighty  God,  thy  word  is  cast 83 

Amazing  grace  I  how  sweet  the  sound 89 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross 101 

And  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God 222 

And  art  thou,  gracious  Master,  gone 119 

And  must  I  be  to  judgment  brought 232 

And  will  the  Judge  descend 182 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat 44 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise 159 

A  sinner  saved  by  grace 92 

As  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays 185 

As  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 97 

At  evening  to  my  soul  I  say 250 

At  the  golden  rise  of  day 244 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song 30 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 242 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays 27 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 91 

Awake,  our  souls  ;  away  our  fears 90 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake 239 

Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound 63 

Begone,  unbelief. 96 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door 57 

Be  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares 213 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 133 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 31 

Brethren,  while  we  sojourn  here 189 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning 165 

By  faith  I  view  my  Saviour  dying ,  158 


INDEX. 

HYMN 

Child  of  sin  and  sorrow 64 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 80 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day 240 

Come,  Christian  brethren,  ere  we  part 145 

Come,  every  pious  heart 22 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 36 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 35 

Come,  let  us  adore  him 151 

Come,  let  us  anew 106 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 26 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart 128 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare 40 

Come,  thou  Almighty  King 264 

Coine,  trembling  sinner,  in  whose  breast 179 

Come,  we  who  lovo  the  Lord 33 

Come,  ye  disconsolate 169 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy 76 

Delay  not,  delay  net,  0  sinner,  draw  near 54 

Depth  of  mercy,  can  there  be 42 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord 146 

Disowned  of  heaven,  by  man  oppressed 254 

Eternal  praise  be  given 149 

Farewell,  farewell,  to  all  below 113 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone 43 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word M 

Father,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift 192  . 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 86 

For  a  season  called  to  part 228 

Forever  with  the  Lord 124 

Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint 46 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 34 

From  busy  toil  and  heavy  care 247 

From  every  earthly  pleasure 117 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows 39 

From  Greenland's  ioy  mountains 260 

From  the  cross  uplifted  high 75 

GlVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears 95 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night 252 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way .1  1 

God  of  my  salvation,  hear 115 

Graoe  !  'tis  a  charming  sound 81 

(ireai  Godj  to  thee  my  evening  song 249 

Great  Jehovah,  we  adore  thee IdO 

190 


INDEX. 

HYMN 

Great  the  joy  when  Christians  meet 266 

Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah 130 

Hail,  my  ever  blessed  Jesus 5 

Hail,  thou  long  expected  Jesus 155 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed 256 

Hallelujah!  victory,  victory 21 

Hark!  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord 108 

Hark!  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 19 

Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 13 

Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 263 

Haste,  my  dull  soul,  arise 41 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise 72 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 230 

Holy  Bible,  book  divine 217 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine 37 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 103 

How  great  is  the  love 161 

How  happy  are  they Ill 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies 191 

How  oft,  alas,  this  wretched  heart 93 

How  pleasant  thus  to  dwell  below 123 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 163 

How  wondrous  and  great 20 

If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives 167 

If  'tis  sweet  to  mingle  where 171 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 114 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives 3 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 2 

I'm  a  pilgrim  and  I'm  a  stranger 107 

In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways 88 

I  waited  for  the  Lord  my  God 133 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep 210 

I  would  not  live  alway 129 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 125 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 4 

Jesus,  engrave  it  on  my  heart 166 

Jesus,  I  know,  hath  died  for  me 160 

Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name 162 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 110 

Jesus  lives,  and  so  shall  1 18 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 102 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone 221 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope 47 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 6 

191 


Index. 

HTMN 

Jesus,  this  mid-day  hour  of  prayer 248 

Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 14 

Jesus,  where'er  thy  people  meet 168 

Jesus,  who  knows  full  well 38 

Joyfully,  joyfully,  onward  we  more  126 

Jubilee,  sing  jubilee 268 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 68 

Just  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace 67 

Let  party  names  no  more 224 

Look,  ye  saints,  tbe  sight  is  glorious 2S 

Lord,  bless  and  pit}*  US 135 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 144 

Lord,  I  would  come  to  thee 7  1 

Lord,  in  the  strength  of  grace 219 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  thee 174 

Lo  !  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 203 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour 152 

Mast  Jesus  hear  the  cross  alone 118 

My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by 122 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee..'.....* 1SS 

My  (iod,  and  is  thy  table  spread '2'2'A 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 184 

My  gracious  Redeemer  I  love 1) 

My  grateful  soul,  forever  praise 157 

My  opening-  ey es  with  rapture  see 238 

My  soul,  DO  on  thy  guard 116 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand 85 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee 100 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme I  7-> 

Now  he  the  gospel  banner 261 

Now  is  the  acoeptod  time 178 

Now  the  shades  of  night,  are  gone 246 

Now  to  him  that  loved  us,  gave  us 153 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song 25 

.Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  .-lain 148 

0  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul I  76 

0  come,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord 138 

0  Father  Almighty,  to  thee  be  addressee! 267 

<)  for  a  closer  walk  with  (iod 212 

()  for  a  faith  thai  will  not  shrink I't'.l 

0  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 24 

0  fly,  mourning  siiuier .'>  1 

0  greatly  blessed  the  people  arc 137 

IP- 


INDEX. 


0  happy  day  that  stays  my  choice 220 

0  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 209 

0  Lord,  let  our  songs 29 

0  Lord,  thou  art  my  God  and  King 142 

0  Lord,  thy  work  revive 48 

O  my  soul,  what  means  this  sadness 94 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 245 

One  there  is  above  all  others 11 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought 121 

On  Jordan's  stormy  hanks  I  stand 2'.'.6 

0  send  thy  light  forth  and  thy  truth 134 

0  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone 193 

0  thou,  my  soul,  bless  God  the  Lord 141 

0  thou  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry l'J7 

0  thou,  to  whose  all  searching  sight 202 

0  thou  who  didst  uphold  my  way 215 

0  thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears 45 

0  where  shall  rest  be  found 229 

Palms  of  glory,  raiment  bright 120 

Peace,  troubled  soul 19S 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 147 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair 8 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern 13 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return 58 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings 127 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me 09 

Safely  through  another  week 241 

Salvation!  0  the  joyful  sound 23 

Saviour,  at  thy  feet  we  bow 17(1 

Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing 1G 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation 50 

Saviour,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding 216 

Say,  brothors,  will  you  meet  us 226 

Show  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord,  forgive 66 

Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep 55 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die 177 

Sinners,  will  ye  scorn  the  message 56 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day 251 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 206 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sing 265 

Sovereign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all 187 

Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears 78 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay 65 

N  17  193 


INDEX. 

HYMN 

Tell  me  no  more  of  earthly  toys 99 

The  city  shall  be  flourishing 136 

The  Lord's  my  Shepherd,  I'll  not  want. 131 

The  Lord  of  heaven  confess 143 

The  morning  light  is  breaking 255 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts )2 

The  time  is  short!  sinners,  beware 71 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 7 

There  is  a  happy  land 23-4 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 235 

Thou  art  the  way,  to  thee  alone 17 

Thou  God  of  glorious  majesty 61 

Thou,  0  my  Jesus,  thou  didst  me 10 

Thou  shalt  arise,  and  mercy  yet 440 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 132 

Thy  mercy,  my  God 211 

Time  hastens  on,  ye  longing  saints 196 

'Tis  my  happiness  below 190 

To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice 60 

To-day  the  Saviour  calls ISO 

To  thee  Let  my  first  offering  rise 243 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 15 

Triumphant  Zion,  lilt  thy  head 253 

VAIN,  delusive  world,  adieu 9S 

Visit,  Lord,  thy  habitation 49 

Wait,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord 200 

Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night 258 

Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God 201 

We  give  immortal  praise 164 

Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer 59 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 237 

We  love  thee,  Lord,  because  when  wo 105 

We're  travelling  home  to  heaven  above 62 

W  e  seek  a  rest  beyond  the  skies 188 

What  cheering  words  are  these I'll  I 

What  sinners  value,  J  resign  87 

When  gathering  clouds  around  1  view 82 

When  1  can  read  my  title  clear 79 

When  1  survey  the  wondrous  cross 156 

When,  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land 259 

When  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain 16  1 

V.  hen  rising  from  the  bed  of  death 70 

When  shall  we  meet  Rgain 227 

When  thy  mortal  life  is  fled 77 

Where'er  we  meet,  you  always  say 53 

104 


INDEX. 

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"Wliilc  life  prolongs  its  precious  light 1  81 

While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power 20.3 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array 233 

Why  mournest  thou,  my  anxious  soul 208 

Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die 231 

With  Jesus  in  our  midst 220 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 172 

Witness,  ye  men  and  angels,  now 218 

Ye  angels  who  stand  round  the  throne ."2 

Ye  servants  of  God 202 

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THE 


PRAYER-MEETING 


TUNE-BOOK. 


Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God ;  let  ALL  the  people  praise  the©.1 
Psalm  lxvii.  5. 


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can  be  of  the  same  denomination,  and  no  book  can  bepublished  to  wtiich 
any  member  of  the  Committee,  shall  object. 


lain  collection  of  Tunes,  compiled  at  the  request  of  the  Tocnq  M«n»'  Cbbiithk  Aiiocutiom,  U 
published  for  their  use  bj  Tin  American  Sunday-School  Union. 


PREFACE. 


This  collection  of  music  is  offered  to  the  Christian 
people  of  America  to  assist  them  in  praising  God  in 
the  voice  of  sacred  song.  The  tunes  which  are  con- 
tained in  it  are  such  as  can  be  sung  with  ease  by  any 
congregation,  large  or  small.  They  are  adapted  for 
the  prayer-meeting,  the  church,  and  the  Sunday-school, 
as  well  as  for  the  devotions  of  the  family.  The  words 
which  accompany  them  are  from  "Union  Prayer-Meet- 
ing Hymns"  published  by  the  American  Sunday- 
School  Union,  and  the  numbers  at  the  head  of  each 
tune  refer  to  the  numbers  of  the  hymns  in  that  book. 
An  index  of  the  hymns  in  "  Union  Prayer-Meeting 
Hymns"  which  are  of  irregular  metres,  or  peculiarly 
adapted  to  certain  tunes,  will  be  found  at  the  end  of 
this  book. 

Many  of  the  tunes  in  this  book  are  copyrighted,  and 
are  used  by  the  permission  of  their  authors,  or  of  the 
proprietors  of  the  copyright,  without  which  permission 
compilers  of  other  works  will  not  be  at  liberty  to  use 
them.     Such  tunes  are  designated  in  the  index  thus,*. 


It  is  to  be  hoped  that  this  little  book  will  be  found 
useful  in  increasing  the  interest  which  is  felt  in  sing- 
ing God's  praise  in  the  assemblies  of  his  worshipping 
people,  and  in  raising  from  every  voice  the  cheerful 
sound  of  sacred  praise  to  the  Most  High  God. 


Praise  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 
While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord;   I  will 

SING    PRAISES     UNTO     MY    GOD     WHILE    I     HAVE    ANY 

being."     Psalm  cxlvi.  1,  2. 
Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise   the 
Lord."     Psalm  cl.  6. 


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Dr.  L.  Mason. 


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AZMON,    Concluded. 


:  -•:::, mm  ifSp 


B'd   11."  I/-,..,  ■:  sbMUA 

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179  HA  I.KKMil,     c    M. 

••.  /;iLiu,j/  •-"'''' ' .Hi  aJi'/s'.  ii/< ■>*•  a  i turn good  thought* revolve] 

XL 


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HAJtiiy.    c;  m 


/^P'P^P 


5" 


Hpii 


If  y  grateful  soul  6>rn      erj  love  Hi*  paioe 

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BRATTLE   STREET.    CM.  Putei. 


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ft^kj-^K-t 


-srsysrfr, 


While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power,  Be  mv  vain  wishes  still'd, 


And  may  this  con  -  se-cra-  ted  hour  With  bet-  ter  hopes  be  fill'dl 
D.  C.  Thynier-cy  o'er  my  life  has  flow'd;  That  mer-cy      1      a-dore. 

■&r«--r«-      _     ■#■•  _      -      _.  -        I         w«  ■/« 


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Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestow'd,  To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar. 


jN^fefeEpg&gg^p^l 


208 


'■'  Wlnf   i,,.,m>  .,,  .i    41 


BROWN.    CM.         W.  B.  Bradbury 


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Why  mouruest  tliou,  my  anxious  soul.  Despairing  of     re -lief, 


Ah    if     t!io  lAjrd  o'erlook'd  thy  cares,  Or  pit  -ied    not    thy  grief? 


123 


CANAAN.    C.  M. 


How  pleasant  thus  to  dwell  below.  In  fel  -  low-  ship  of      love ; 
And  though  we  part.'tis  bliss  to  know  The  good  shall  meet  abov* 


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The  good  shall  meet  a  -  hove,      The  good  shall  meet  above,  And 
D.  C.  To  meet  to  part  no       more,     On  Canaan's  happy  shore,  And 


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though  we  part.'tis  bliss  to  know  The  good  shall  meet  a  -  bove. 
sing  the  everlasting  song  "With  those  who've  gone  be  -  fare. 


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Oh,  that  will    be 

joy  -  ful, 

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joy     -     ful,            joy   -    fnl, 

n :  *.:  "  i  r &. 

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Oh,  that  will   be   joy -ful,    To  meet  to    part   no      more! 

N  ^  1).  C.  ft 


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*   * 


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2o 


91 


CHRISTMAS.    CM. 


Handel. 


fe&H-A^fe^fe^^^ 


I 


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;v'  -  ry  nerve,    An 


A  -  wake  my  soul,  stretch  ev 

I 


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nd  press  with 

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I— 5  If    f  ulfa=pl 


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S-^S-^— f 


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A    heav'nly  race  demands    thy 

^-   -<s>- 


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zeal,  And    an  im  -  inor-  tul  crown,     And     an  im-mor-tal  crown. 


P#*^^ 


212 


CLARENDON.    CM.  I.  Ticker. 


^mmm 


•^"frrrr^ 


Oh  for   a    clo  -  ser  walk  with  (Sod,  A  calm  and  heav'nlv  frame, 

J3L- 


pife 


A  li^ht  toshino    tip  •  op   the   road«  That  leada  me  to  the  Lamfol 

JLJ. 


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CORONATION.    CM.     Outer  Holdih. 
J—1 ' ' U-l 1 1 f-r-f- 


^=« 


t     0    *    g 


a   a   a 


a   j  «< 


All  hail  the  power  of  Je-  bus*  name!  Let  angels  prostrate  fall, 


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Bring  forth  the  royal  di  -  a-dem,  And  crown  him  Lord  of      all ; 


lbs 


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CROSS  AND  CROWN".    CM, 


No.  there's  a  cross  for  ev'-  ry  one,  And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 


DEVIZES.    CM. 


Tucker. 


=****-     r  r  r    - 

Re-ligion  is  the  chief  con  -  cern  Of  mortals  here   he -low; 


#  JMpj^yt 


May  1  its  great  importance  learn,  Its  BOvereign  virtue  know. 


gigggpgiPi 


248 


DOWNS.    CM.  Dr.  L.Mason. 


^^ddE^i^^^^ 


Jesus,  this  mid-day  hour  of  prayer  We  conse -era to    to  thee; 


P^^^^* 


For  -  get-ful  of    each  earthly  care,  We  would  thy  glory  tee 


m^n^^m 


s 


70 


DUNDEE.    CM. 


w  ben,  i  [sing  from  the  bed  of  death,  O'erwhelm'd  with  nuilt  and  bar, 


28 


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DUNDEE.    (Concluded.) 

^     ^  ■ h — I 1— I ^ '     '     S 


I3Z 


-  -: 


I    see   my  Ma  -  ker,  face  to  face,  Oh,  how  shall  I    ap-pear! 


m 


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230 


EVAN.    CM.      Ait.  by  Dr.  L.  Masos. 


1          1 

| 

J/,0  Ln 

\y      '    -^     — ' 

"  Hear  what 
/EY  1    1  *>    (=5~ 

the  voice  from  he« 

1^    *    |g ^ 

^    5  ^    J^ 

ven  declares  lo  tl 

rg    *    <g >s>- 

-f-  -»-  -s>     ^ 
lose  in  Christ  who 

J 

die; 

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ti EH — r- 

*    *    • — 

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p  .7  J    <? 

V     *     r^ 

ka      k= 

« 

fesi 


I — ! h 


«  „  rh-^r 


*  -fi*- 


3^ 


Released  from  all  their  earthly  cares,  They'll  reign  with  him  on  high. 


sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood  Lose  all  their  guilty  stains, Lose  all  their  guilty 

stains. 


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209 


-I 1 1- 


HENEY.    C.  M. 


S.  B.  Pond. 


Hg 


-1    *i- :-*;— oT^r 


Oh,    bap  -  py  is  the   man    who  hears  Re    -    li  -  gion's 


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M-    m    J 1- 

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I                  warn    -    ing 

voice, 

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And 

who            co 

les      -     tial 

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wis    -    dom  makes   His        car     -      ly,  on     -    ly  choice. 


m 


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163 


I  DO   BELIEVE.    CM. 


flow  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds  In  a    be -lie  -ver'sear! 
Chorus.   I   do   be-lleve,    l  now  be-lleve,  That  Je-eus  died    for   mq 


m^?=p=?m£mm^ 


^p^^r^ 


If  noddies  li iK  BOrTOWS,  hetil  his  WOUIlds,  And  drives  away  his  fear. 

And  through  his  blood,  his  precious  blood,  1  shall  from  sin  be  free* 


^^T^^^M^bf^p 


BO 


245 


LANESBORO'.    CM. 


m^m 


4-4 


^=ar 


W^=f 


s±g? 


2_- 


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Once  more,  my  soul,  the     ris  -  ing  day,   Sa-lutes   thy  wak  -  ing 


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eyes 

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'  voice,  thy  tri  - 

bute 

pay, 

3nce  more 

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voice,  thy  tri  -    bute    pay    To  Him       who   rules    the    skies. 


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93 


MEAR.    CM. 


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^y2fJI^  J. 


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I  1 

How  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart  Has  wander' d  from  the  Lord !  How 


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oft   my  rov-ing  thoughts  depart,  Forgetful  of       his    word. 


B 


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3^^: 


21 


METBOPOLIS.    CM. 


Je  -  ru-sa-leni,  my  hap-py  home,  Name  ever  dear  to  me. 


m^s^mm 


a 


When  shall  my     la-  hours  have  an  end  In  joy,  and  peace,  and 


gg=£=S 


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XT'  --  r 

thee?  Oh,  when,  thou  city  of  my  God,  Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend? 


m^MmS^ 


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g^a^ 


Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up.  Ami  Sabbaths  have  aoend. 


^f!#lf#P*^ 


79 


MOUNT  PISGAH.    CM. 


\^tm^m 


When     T      can     read  my    ti  -  He   clear  To  mansions   in    the 


FHf^f 


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MOUNT  PISGAH.    Concluded. 
Jl 


-I— t- 


g  I*  m  ~m. 


*  tfj  o-V- 


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skies,  I'll  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear,  And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes 


S=^3eE2=E 


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m  r* 


J  **V    J-    „,^^^LJCZ=^; 


f^3=c*=*=^ 


And  wipe  my    weep-ing  eyes,       And  wipe  my  weep-inj 


u — T** 

eyes,  I'll  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear,  And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

"Pi  I 4 


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NAOMI.    C.  M.  Dr.  L.  Mason'. 

J IV- 


Fa  -  ther.whate'er  of  earth-ly  bliss  Thy  sovereign  will  de-nies, 


^g 


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Ac-cept-ed  at      thy  throne  of  grace  Let  this  pe  -ti-tionrise. 


m 


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33 


88 


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OATLANDS.    CM. 

4— ^— - t-^ 


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m 


m 


*—*—* 


fcJE 


My  jour  -  nev  I'l 


In    all    my  Lord's  ap-point  -ed  ways,  My  jour  -  nev  Fll  pur- 


m^^^Sj^^ 


f^-qjj^^^^ 


r 

sue :    Hinder  me  not.  ye  much  loved  saints,  For  I  must  go  with 


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I 

j-ou,  For .  I  must  go  with  you,"  For  I    must  go  with  you. 


B 


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79 


OKTONVILLE.    CM. 

Dr.  TnOMAS  ITastings. 


When  I  can  read  my  title  clear  To  mansions  in  the  skiosjll  bid  faivwi-U  to 


cv'ry  fear,  And  wipe  my  *BepingeyeSpA.nd  wipo  my  weeping  eyes. 


34 


245 


PETERBORO'.    CM. 


Once  more,  my  bouI,  the  rising  day   Sa  -  lutes  thy  waking  eyes : 


Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay  To  him  who  rules  the  skies. 

-LlJi. 


-, — — tfS> — iS>-    I  I 


From  busy  toil  and  hea-vy   care  Wo  turn  the  weary  mind,  Wo 

J 


turn  the  weary  mind ;  And  in  the  place  of  noontide  prayer,  And  in  the 


m 


place    of  noon -tide  prayer  Our  sane  -  tu  -  a   -   ry    find. 


m 


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m 


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35 


BEMEMBER   ME. 


Alas !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ?  And  did  niy  Sovereign     die  ? 
Chorus.  Remember  me,  remember  me,  Dear  Lord,  remember    me. 


AffFirrfc^ 


D.C. 


wmmm 


^m 


ST.  JOHN'S.    CM. 

1  a&L 


j-^J-j^ 


Je  -sus,       I       lovo      thy      charm  -  ing    name, 

*-   -g-         -s-    -f: j-g-   -g- 


'Ti8 


3§lfiN#^ii 


mu  -  sic      to        my  ear;  Fain  would         I      sound       it 


..    I  DA  1,    .11.1  't      tt      it  .   ■      I    1     t    !l  -111.1         llU'lv'll      tllii.lt*       li.oif 


out       so     loud      'lhat    earth    and  heav'n  might  hear. 


!  *&v— e__ ^jfc= 


::« 


jpp 


F=f 


II- 


s 


ST.  MARTIN'S.    CM. 


m 


^=& 


JBLZ^I 


F4=^^^ 


Come,    let  us        join  our         cheer   -  ful  songs  "With 


r       "  v^"  —    i  ii 

an        gels  round  the  throne;    Ten  thou-sand    thou-  sand 


are      their  tongues,  But      all         their        joys       are    one. 


m 


^Pr  .^g^gg 


^^=f 


SUFFERING  SAVIOUR.    C  M.* 


Al  -  as !   and  did  mv  Saviour  bleed  ?  And  did  my  Sov'reign  die  ? 


i*—r- 


g.ig 


gEtE^E 


i    ;   i — rn — i r-*i — i — - — i r~ 

Chorus.    Oh !  the  Lamb !  the  bleeding  Lamb !  The  Lamb  on  Calvary ; 


$ 


J     I* 


I     N  I      I 


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f  *\%,%J^. 


wm 


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i^r^r 


"Would  he    de-vote  that   sa  -cred  head  For  such  a  worm  as      I \ 


l^ig-^-pS^frg 


P 


ill 


t 


— t-i — I- 

e  Lamb  that  was  slain  has  risen  again,  To  intercede  for    me 
1  For  the  Chorus,  omit  the  alura  in  the  list  two  measures  of  the  second  attain. 

4  37 


35 

ffi*n 


SWANWICK.    CM 
jg|  I  J       C 


LUCAS. 


f^^^^^^^m. 


Come,  Ho  -   ly      Spi   -  rit,  heaven  -ly  Dove,  With  all       thy 


^^^-4^-- F=t: — I '    '   In    l  lb  Ub 


v  rfr 


^^8#*^^^ 


quick'ning  powers;  Kindle     a     flame    of     sa  -  cred  love 


^V  Lzlj^S 


pn^=fr±i 


I     I       I 


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185 

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TAPPAN.    C.  M.  Geo.  Kinoslet. 


ifW*^^f^^ 


As  oet  tho  past    my  mem'ry  strays, Why  heaves  the  so-cret 


w 


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■i 


^^^^^^^ 


High?    "i'is  that    I  mouru    do  -  part- cd  days,     'Tis  that    I 


^P^^^^^ 


88 


TAPPAN,    Concluded. 


1 


y 


"%—r^Ez 


mourn  de  -  part  -  ed  days,  Still  un  -  pre  -  pared 


r 

to      die. 


A  j 


1 


3-=- 


:& 


f=r 


VARINA.     CM.    (Double.)       From  Rijtk. 


I  U'  & 

There  is      a  land  of  pure  de-light.  Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
E  -  ter  -  nal  day  excludes  the  night,  And  pleasures  banish  pain. 


^B^g 


-jKzzac 


*=* 


There  ev  -  er  -last  -  ing  spring  abides,  And  never-fading  flowers ; 


§5 


"  i 

Death,  like  a  nar-row  sea,  divides  This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 


3  Bright  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 
Stand  dress'd  in  living  green; 
So  to  the  Jews  fair  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 


4  Eut  timorous  mortals  start,  and  shrink 
To  cross  the  narrow  sea; 
And  linger,  trembling,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 


39 


232 


WARWICK.    CM. 


Stanley. 


And      must       I         be         to       judg-ment  brought,  And 


H 


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m 


m^^m 


an   -    swer    in       that      day       For    ev'    -    ry  vain    and 


J3J1*. 


rrtrf 


p 


die  thought,  And    ev'    -    ry         word       I      say? 

£r£L| 


BP^B^^g 


104 


WOODLAND.    CM.  N.D.  Gould. 


1^ 


* 


S* 


ss 


All  that  I  was, my  sin. my  guiltily  ileal  1m\  as  all  my  own;  All  that  1  am  I 


93 


WOODSTOCK.    CM. 


Button. 


iffesill^^S! 


"-*•  *  f=j  zj 


How  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart  Hits  wander' <1  from  the  Lord ! 


F 


-t=_?5 


r-  I I— -4 <=S I P 1 1-«-     +*^ 1 


i  i 


I         I        ! 
How  oft    my  rov  -  ing  thoughts  depart. Forgetful  of     his  word 


£; 


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t — t — i — r 


245 


ZERAH.    CM. 


Dr.  L.  Maso.v. 


Once  more,  my  soul,  the  ri  -  sing  day    Sa  -  lutes  thy  wak-ing  eyes : 


Once  more,  mv  voice,  thy  tribute  pav  To  Him  who  rules  the  skies. 

-«-    -m--  -m-' '-&-     m-    -»-.  -0-    -0--     -m~  -a-  -m-    -m-. 


<&=^^=Z 


*»  ?—r- 


-+ — *>-\      r 


r-r-r- 


^^^rt^-i-^j£^gi^^ 


(Jri 


>     >     +     I 


^    x"  *>     »»     ^ 

hce  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay  To  Him  who  rules  the  skies. 


^ 


J-r^>-«  irt**g 


-y— ^— fcg: 


4* 


41 


47 


ADELLO.    S.  M.    (Double.) 

W.  TlLLINGHAST. 


i^^P 


^_^ 


1  i 

Je-  sus,    my  strength,  my  hope,  On  thee  I     cast  my  care, 


[^^d^dd^^JE^ 


"With  humble  confidence  look  up,  And  know  thou  hearst  my  prayer : 


&4iFfr=m$=h 


^^di^^^pi 


On  thee,  Almighty  to  ore-ate,  Al   -  migh-ty    to      re   -  now. 

JU 


Hf^fp*Ttmfff 


AIN.    S.M. 


CORRF.LU. 


AIN.    Concluded. 


With  humble  confidence  look  up,  And  know  thou  hear'st  my  prayer. 


f?wm 


s^^^^^p 


p 


§=a^^£^^^^ 


Give  me  on  thee  to  wait  Till    I  can  all  things 


fe^^^g^ 


Give  me  on  thee  to  wait  Till    I  can  all  things  do,         On 


W*l-    '  J  le^gsEjElf^^ 


43 


95 


BADEA.    S.  M. 


t=T- 


^=^=^ 


-m      %      ^fz-<5k- 


Give    to    the  winds  thy  fears,     Hope,  and  be      un  -  dismay  d; 


F=F 


^F 


I  I 


God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears,God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 


S^Sf^ 


r-f^T-rr 


176 


BEETRAND.    S.  M. 

Giovanni  Taesiello. 
Arranged  by  V.C.Taylor. 


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Andall    that  is    with-in     me  join.  To    Mess  his  ho  -  1\    Dame. 


rr 


229 


BOYLSTON.    S.  M.  Dr.  L.Mason. 


*^      Oh,  where  shall  rest   be  (bund,  Rest  for    the   ma  -  rj      Krai! 


IWip 


^i 


BOYLSTON.    Concluded. 


?Twere  vain  the  o  -cean's  depths  to  Bound,  Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 


1 !• — 'i*z — ■ ™ i — 


m 


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n — i — 

DENNIS.    S.  M. 


Nagfxi. 


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GOLDEN  HILL.    S.  M. 


And  will   the     Judge    de-scend?  And  must  the  dead    a-riso? 


And  not   a       sin- glc soul  es  -  cape  His  all- dis  -  cern-ing eyes? 

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48  HEREFORD.    S.M.  Dr.  L.Mason. 


it      Lord!  thy  work    ro  -  vivo    In    Zi-on's  gloom  -y  hour; 
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40 


HEREFORD.    Concluded. 


And  let  our  dy  -  inggra-ces  live    By  thy  re-stor  -  iug  power. 


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Dr.  L.  Mason. 


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LESLIE.    S.M. 


Dr.  L.  Mason. 


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I    was     a    wand'ring  sheep,       I      did    not   love  the   fold; 


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D.  C.     I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice,    I  loved  a -far  to  roam. 

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I     waa     a     way-ward  child,        I      did    not   love  my  home, 

D.C.& 


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92 


LIBYA.    S.M. 


A.  T. 


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A    sin-ncr   saved  by   grace!   No  oth -  er  hope    is  mine 


225 


LISBON.    S.M. 


Read. 


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OLMUTZ.    S.M. 


Dr.  L.  Mason. 


For-ev-er    with     the  Lord!  A -men, 


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183 


OLNEY.    S.  M.  Dr.  L.Mason. 


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In    time  and  to  o-  ter-ui-  ty,  'Tis  with  the  righteous  well. 


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237 


STATE  STREET.    S.  M. 


J.  C.  Woodman. 


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Wel-come,  sweet  day   of     rest.  That  saw  the  Lord     a  -  rise; 


50 


STATE  STKEET.    Concluded. 

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Handel. 


Je  -  sus,  who  knows  full  well  The  heart   of       ev'  -  ry      saint, 


THATCHER    S.  M. 


Handel. 


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Give    to      the  winds  thy  fears,  Hope,  and  be      un  -  dismay'd; 


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God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears,  God  shall  litt  up  thy  head. 


WATCHMAN.    S.  M. 


And  will  the  Judge  descend?  And  most  the  dead  arise,  And  not     a 

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single    soul    68   -  cape     his  all  -  dis-cern-ing      eyes. 


BROOKLYN.    H.  M.  J.  Zcxmu 


Come,  ev'rv  pious  heart  That  love3  the  Saviour's  name,  Your  noblest  power*  ex- 
I  ,.  M-  4K. 


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154 


DAEWELL.    H.  M.    Rev.  W.  Dabwtli. 


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hopes  above :  He  sent  his  own  Eternal  Son,  To  die  for  sins  that  man  had  done 


LENOX.    H.M 


Epson-. 


yearof  ju-bi-  lcc  iscouie,  Return,        ye   ran   -    som'd  siu  -  ncrs,  home. 


LISCHER.    H.M. 

From  the  German,  by  Dr.  L.  BIasoh. 


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A -wake,  ye  saints,  awake,    Ami  hail  this  Ba-cred  day; 
In   loftiest  songs  of  praise  Yourjoyful  bom-age  pay: 

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como  the  day  thai  God  hath  blest,  The  typo  of  hcav'n's  eternal  vest. 


61 


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LISCHER.    Concluded. 


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The      type      of  heav'n'a 


e  -  ter   -   n/J       rest. 

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The  type  of  heav'n'iJ^ 


154 


STOW.    H.M. 


Dr.  L.  Mason*. 


We  give  immortal  praise  To  God  the  Father's  love.  For  all  our  comforts  here,  And 

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home. 


159 


TRIUMPH.    H.M. 


A  -  rise,       my      soul,       a- rise;  Shake  off  thy  guil-ty  fears; 


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Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands.  My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 


143 


WEYMOUTH.    H.M.         R.Harrisox. 


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WEYMOUTH.    Concluded. 


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ZEBULON.    H.M.  Dr.  L.Mason. 


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ARIEL.    C.P.M. 


Dr.  L.  Mason. 


give    account  for    all    the  day,     Its   moments  and  its  hours! 


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What  right-  ly  thought,  or  said,  or  done,  What  grace  attain'd   or 


knowledge  won,  For  whom  cmploy'd  thy  powers,  For  whom  employ1! 

thy  powers, 

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MERIBAH.    C.P.M.        Dr.  L.  Mason. 


Lol  <>n  a  narrow  neck  of  land,  "l'wixt  two  unbounded  BOBS,]  stand, 


MERIBAH.    Concluded. 


Se-curc.  in-sea    -   si-ble!    A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space 


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The  things  I  loved  before ;  Let  me  but  view  my  Saviour's  face, 


And  feel  his  a -ni- matins  grare.  And  I  desire  no       more. 

Sfff v&  I  • — !* — **^ — ! —  I       ~i ■ — . '&   I  i 1 ! ~— 


177 


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170 


PLEYEL'S   HYMN.    7s.  Punt. 


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in  thy  worship  shall  agree, 
That  thou  wilt  be  presenl  there, 

Answering  their  faithful  prayer. 


77 


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241 


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"Watchman. tell  us  of    the   night,  What  its  signs  of  promise    are. 
'•  Traveller,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height.  See  that  glory-beaming  star!" 
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Should  my  see]  do  languor  know, 

These  for  sin  could  not  atone. 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone; 
In  my  hand  no  price  1  bringj 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 


244 


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light,  Guide  our  thoughts  and  words  aright.  Holy  Father,  at  thy  ca'.'.   I 


s-is  !     :     *  *^ 


i 


Jcja 


^y¥=g 


y 


5^ 


on  the  earth  did  fall ;  Speak  the  word  again,  and  mase  Morning  o'er  our  hearts  to 

break. 


m 


h  >v       u 


«fr   *    T*f 


251 

'. 

H 

ZIKLAG.    7s. 

I  ■ 

-  i    ■ 

r— 

Soft  -  ly 

D  3  '.V 

the 

light 

of  day  Fades  upon    my 
-te \-ts>—^- =^Ss- 

rig* 

a- 

p 

way; 

"S    : 

W3 

-1 

-     ^    r 

1 

— i. 

Free  from  care,  from  labour  free,  Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee. 


^g=^ 


1 — r 


H 


67 


AMSTERDAM.    7s,  6s. 


Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings.  Thy  hotter  portion  trace; 
Rise  from  tran  -  sitory  things  Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place ; 


III 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay,  Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 


BE 


*=s 


^ 


^f=f=f=f 


1 — I — t- 


Rise,  my   soul,  and  hasto  a  -  way  To  seats  prepared  a -hove. 


98 


GEORGIA.    7s,  6s. 


A.T. 


±± 


^^fe^^a 


Vain,    do  -  lu  -sive world,  a«  ilieu, 'With  all      of 

4^ 


crea-  ture  good ; 


GEORGIA.    Concluded. 


^M^stM 


V       all   thy 
#.    -F-    A 

pleasures  1     fore- 

All    thy 

wealth  and  all  thy  pride ; 

^rb  * 

H    * 

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P      * 

J1*        » 

JTJ*_^ 

■few-1! 

i — n 


256 


HOLY  CITY.    7s,  6s. 

PLTMOCTH  COLLECTIOX. 

MM'" 


Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed,  Great  David's  greater  Son,  Hail  in  the  time  ap- 


pointed,  His  reign  on  earth  begun  !  He  comes  to  break  oppression,  To 


MILLENNIUM.    7s,  6s. 


When  shall  the  voice  of  sing  -  ing  Flow  joy-  ful  -  ly       a  -  long  ? 
"When  hill  and  val-  ley, ring-  ing  With  one  tri  - umphaut  song, 


mpn^W=^^^m 


■fJTp-pN^ 


3=t 


fe=& 


^e 


^j^gzq^g^^-g^ 


Proclaim  the  con  -  test  end  -  ed,  And  Ilim  who  once  was  slain 


m 


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±U=± 


^ffthH-j^^^^ 


A  -  gain   to  earth  de  -  scended     In  righteousness    to  reign. 

J2 JJ^ 


*>  r  ir  r  r-^^fffffa= 


260  MISSIONARY  HYMN.    7s,  6s. 

Dr.  L.  Mason. 


From  Greenland's  icy  mountains,  From  India's   co  -  ral  strand, 


MISSIONARY   HYMN.    Concluded. 


hdfH=^^f^tm$ 


Frommanyanan-cient  ri  -  ver,  From  many  a  palmy    plain, 

I 


mrf=?=?^mgJi^4^ 


fe^^fe^i^^a 


They  call  us     to     de  -  li  -  ver  Their  land  from  er  -  ror's  chain. 


iSSi 


gE#?^=M 


f^fm 


i    i    i^^ 


255 


WEBB.    7s,  6s.         Geo.  James  Webb. 


The  morning  light  is  breaking,  The  darkness  disappears  ;  The  sons  of  earth  are 


^^^^SS^L 


waking  To  penitential  tears  ;  Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean  Brings 


ff*=*f 


F^M^f 


f^^k^m^i 


tidings  from  afar,  Of  nations  in  commotion,  Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 


L — . 0LJ9  .(=>  * 


J    k 


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r^r 


71 


264 


NEW  HAVEN.    6s,  4s.   Dr.  T.  Hastings. 


m^E^E^^iE^,^ 


Come,  thou  Al  -  migh-ty    King,  Help    us     thy  name  to    sing, 


x=^: 


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•^  tj^i«       ...-.       *„  .,^,:™  I  t.,  ♦  1./,..     ..ii  ~i„       ..:     ~.,.-,     /v„„     „n      -.:„ 


w. 


Help     us     to  praise !  Fa-ther,  all  glo  -  ri-ous,  O'er    all    vie 

±z 


F=E^e=3 


f^pf#a 


to  -  ri- ous,  Come  and  reign  o-  ver  us,   An  -dent  of  days. 


188 


OLIVET.    6s,  4s.  Dr.  L.  Masox. 


gpteaa^ii 


My  faith  looks  up  to  thee,  Thou  Lamb  of  Calvnrv,  Saviour  divine!  Now  bear  mi* 


whllo  I  pray,  Tako  nil  my  guilt  nwny  ;  Oh,  let  Bit  from  thll  An 


v  Ho  wholly  thine. 


72 


n- 


110 


ABBA 


,  7s.    (Double.) 


m 


Je-  sus,  I  my  cross  have  taken,    All  to  leave,  and  follow  thee ; 


m 


£ 


mm 


&=&&=& 


£ 


v  P  >  >»->   i*  '  | — r 


Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken,  Thou  from  hence  my  all  shalt  l»e : 


Perish  ev?ry  fond  ambition.  All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known ! 


i^^^fei 


1 


wm 


^pg=p= 


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r? 


*  *  *  w 
U«*  U*  *^  U" 

Yet  how  rich  is  my  condi  -  tion,  God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own 

yLy-t-^rfHtaJ 


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U»    U»    I 


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2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me ; 
They  have  left  my  Saviour  too ; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me, 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue ; 

Oh,  while  thou  dost  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might! 

Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me, 

Show  thy  face3  and  all  is  bright. 

7 


73 


174 


AUTUMN     8s,  7s. 


& 


^ 


£      I        ;    J- 


^r-^V 


Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  thee,  For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestows , 

L I        ,J^1 


T&^ffW* 


]^M±LLJ>+m^^ 


9 


*-*-* 


For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me.  And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows : 


ETi  rf -^ 


T^£ 


Help,  OGod.  my  weak  endeavour;  This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise; 


w^E^g^g^uM^m 


!f=s 


jy^t^ 


*■   S'cJ-   0     *—%L 


Thou  must  light  the  (lame,  or  never  Can  mv  love  be  warni'd  to  praise 


^^^^^^^m 


50 


BAETIMEUS.    8s,  7s. 


I^^ig:^^^^ 


Saviour!  visit  thy  plantation ;  Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain 


74 


BAKTIMEUS.    Concluded. 

J— & 


&*T^ 


fg  r^^-J  SB 


^= 


-j   i#   r^   ** 


All  will  come  to  de  -  so  -  la  -  tion  Un-less  thou  re-turn  a  -  gain. 


£^-i — T-P 


ifei 


£ 


:" 


BETAH.    8s,  7s.         C.  M.  von  Weber. 


Call       for  cease     -     less       songs         of     praise. 


COME,  YE    SINNERS.    Ss,  7s. 


Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy,  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore; ") 
!j  Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you,  Full  of  mercy,  love,  and  power,    j 

D.  C.    Glory,    honour,  and  salvation,  Christ  the  Lord  is  come  to  reign. 


m*T^m$¥ 


^fcSfte! 


[name, 


r 

Chorus.  Turn  to  the  Lord,and  seek  salvatiomSound  the  praise  of  h  is  dear 


Sa   -   viour,  source  of     ev'  -   ry    bless  -  ing,  Tune    my 


w^^^m 


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W=^ 


^^^ifipgs^s 


heart        to       prate   -    ful    lays;    Streams  of        mer  -  cy. 


^pp^^ipili^li 


m^d&iimm 


I      I 

iu'V  -  er       Ceafl-lng,&l]     for    cease-less  soups     ofpraise. 


GOOD    TIDINGS.     8s,  7s.    Johx  Bower. 


1  Shout 

2  Shout 


the  ti  -  dings      of      sal-va  -    tion    To     the   a   -  ged 
the  ti  -  dings      of      sal-va  -   tion  O'er     theprai-ries 


SSE 


m  • m   m. 


3—3- 


«      *-    gL 


:±=~= 


f=f=tf 


-&-g- 


~  +«  *  * — i- 

the  young ;  Till   the      pre-cious      in    -    vi  -  ta  -  tion 
the   West; Till  each    gath-'ring     con  -  gre-ga  -  tion 


Wnk 
■With 


en    ev'  -  ry    heart    and  tongue.     Send     the  sound  the 
the  gos  -  pel  sound     is      blest.        Send     the  sound  the 


earth 
earth 


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i  i_j  -&r  t 

round,      Send    the  sound  the   earth  a  -  round, 

a  -  round,      Send    the  sound  the   earth  a  -  round. 

*+^L+  -         +  ■*-  *       ^ 


±f2 


3  Shout  the  tiding3  of  salvation, 

Mingling  with  the  ocean's  roar; 
Till  the  ships  of  every  nation 

Bear  the  news  from  shore  to  shore. 
Send  the  sound  the  earth  around, 
Send  the  sound  the  earth  around. 

4  Shout  the  tidings  of  salvation 

O'er  the  islands  of  the  sea ; 
Till,  in  humble  adoration, 

All  to  Christ  shall  bow  the  knee. 
Send  the  sound  the  earth  around, 
Send  the  sound  the  earth  around. 
7* 


77 


49 


** 


GREENVILLE.    8s,  7s.      Double. 

J.J.  Rousseau. 


ii     i        r  r  i 


s 


Vis  -  it,  Lord,  thy  habitation,  Breathe  thy  peace  on  all  therein; 
Peace,  the  foretaste  of  salvation;  Peace,  the  Beal  of  pardon'dsin. 

!     D.  C.     liaise  us  by  thy  boundless  merit,  To  in come  the  sons  of  liod. 

n       h  i  -  _n 


19 


HARWELL.    8s,  7s 

It 


Dr.  L.  Masox. 


^M^^^M. 


-9— *— m- 


Harlt !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices  Sound  the  note  of  praise  above ; ) 

Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices:  Jesus  reigns,  the  God  oflove,   } 

P.C.  liable-  hi  -jahl  Balle-lu*jahl  liable -lu  -  jah,    A  -   men. 


See!  lie  sits  on  yonder  throne!  Jesus  rules  the  world  alone; 


y  irrrrrrirfT^^^ 


152 


NETTLETON.    8s,  7s. 


1 


w 


May  the  grace  of  ('In  ist  our  Saviour.  And  the  Father's  bound  less  lovewl 

With  the  Ho -ly     Spirit's  fa  -your,  Rest  upon    us  from  above]  J 

D.  C.  And  possess,  iii  sweet  coin  in  u  ii  ion,  Joys  wliieh  earth  cannot  afford. 


m  i  ;n^pf#^fepiffpi 


78 


NETTLETON.    Concluded. 
2    _  .      K    3 


D.C. 


i — ■ — *  u-  y 

Thus  may  we   a-  bide  in     u-cion  With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 

D.C. 


?       ^    g_ 


174 


OTTO.    Ss,7s. 


PW 


*=* 


^=g=r 


Lord. with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  thee.  For  the  Miss  thy  love  bestows ;  \ 
For  the  p  i .rdoning  zrace  that  saves  me.  And  the  peace  th  tt  from  it  flows :  ) 
D.C.  Thou  must  light  the  flame,or  never  Can  my  love  be  warm'd  to  praise. 


fry-    4     S    S    ,         ~\-m    +     -  \-m    -      -    *   |-       — >> 

i i  i i         |    i     ~n i 


1 


!        !        I 


I       I 


,D.C. 


S    S    *    %   I S    *    a    g-T7»    si    »    >   1*    *' 


V 


1y—    mSF—WZ 


Help,  0  God,  my  weak  endeavour;  This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise; 

-~-     -  -m-  -m-     -  D.C. 


3-s-r 


3c=r 


r-s-s= 


Sfe 


155 


SAXONY.    8s,  7s. 


Navkahv. 


Hail !  thou  long-expected  Je  -  sus,  Born  to  set  thy  peo  -  pie   free : 

«     Tjjj  -     Ti  U 


glUl 


1 


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'      i     i  i   I .  Ui 

From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us,  Let  us   find  our  rest  in  thee. 


W^^ 


^L-&L^ 


t — r 


S?*^ 


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79 


144 


SICILIAN"   HYMN.    8s,  7s. 


2§Hg3 


Lord,    dis-miss     us    with      thy    bless-ing,  Fill        our 

1 


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lEE^E^U^^ 


=FP=? 


^E^S 


hearts  with  joy      and  peace;    Let    us     each,  thy  love    pos- 
0     re  -  fresh  us,    0        re  - 


"3  „.l^ 


nasim 


f=rrp 


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PpP 


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3= 


sess-ing,     Tri   -   umph    in  re -deem   -    ing      grace, 

fresh     us,  Travel  -   ling  through   this    wil     -    der   -  ness. 


m 


P=P 


76 


VESPER.    8s,  7s. 


Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy,  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you.  Poll  of  mercy,  love,  and  power. 


WEErf$¥&&e33&*m 


m^^^m^m 


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He  is    a -Mr,  lie  is    a- Mr,  He  Is   willing:  doubt  no  more? 


m) 


263 


WILMOT.    8s,  7s. 

From  C.  M.  von  Weber. 


Hark!  what  mean  those  holy  voices,Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 


Mi^-^-f^- 


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rrrrtm 


:r: 


Ui 


f 


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Lo!  th' ange-lic  host  re-joi-ces — Ileav'nly  halle-lu-jahs  rise. 

-r=>   r? . — — I r=>.rz>   rz>   rz . — |_q&_<=2 


JJ^ 


-?: 


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WS-Z_^. 


r*3      i^  —p 


pf"  '  i  -f 


R=F^ 


13 


ZION.    8s,  7s,  4s.  Dr.  T.  Hastings. 

i    .  iii      r 


Hark  i  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy  Sounds  aloud  from  Calva-ry  ;  >,,. 
See,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder,  Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky  1  J 


finish'd  I"  Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry!  "  It  is  finish'd!"'  Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 


2  "It  is  finish'd!" — Oh,  what  pleasure 
Do  these  precious  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings  without  measure 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord ; 

"It  is  finish'd!" 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 


SI 


211 


m 


AGATE,    lis.    Plymouth  Collection. 

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9 


sf- 


£Z>     0     *l0 


Thy  mer-cy,  my  God,  is    the  theme  of  my    song,  The  joy   of  my 
I 


r~j^~*ro^ 


heart,  and  the  boast  of  my  tongue ;  Free  grace  hath  alone,  from  the 


267 


EDINBURGH,    lis. 


pg^^gg 


I 
o  Father  Almighty,  to  thee  be  addresa'd,  With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one 


i 


*«:-l»?fe 


Godcver  bless'd,  All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from  heav'n.As  a  aa,and  is 


EDINBURGH.    Concluded. 


PSP^ 


lu-jah,    A  •  men,  Hal-le  -  lu-jah,  halle  -  lu-jah,  halle  •  ln-jah,  A  -  men 

_      _  &t  +~  mr  -et 


rrv=t 


A    -    men. 

54  EXPOSTULATION,    lis. 


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lay    not,  de 

pi — »JL 

•  lay   not,0 

sin  -  ner !  dr 

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'he  waters  of 
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1 j — h-J 

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b>-  ! 

J 1 — I— : 

life  are  now  flow  -  in^  for  thee ;  No  price  is   de-mand-ed,  the 

-1—     I       -^.^..J.J     J  J.J    „     \ 


m± 


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129 


I 


FREDERICK,    lis.         Geo.  Kingsley 


^S 


SRFSK«=iFt3=g 


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I  would  not  live  al  -way :  I  ask  not  to  stay.  Where  storm  after 


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storm    ri-ses  dark  o'er  the  way;   The   few   lurid  mornings  that 


^mm 


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dawn  on  us  here  Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  it  3  cheer. 


^iei 


^.tr-ig 


-I— gjg-l 


§PPP 


*±^^f 


GOSHEN,    lis. 


i    ^ 
De-lay   not,  de  -  lay  not,  0      i-in-ner!  draw  near,  The  waters  Of 


liff  air  now  flow -ing  for  thee;  No  price  Is    do-iuiuxled.  tho 


&$$^$0    pm?^ 


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GOSHEN.    Concluded. 

i   i ,  j  __  -^  _i i  s  .   i ,  i  ry, — . — __ 


€- '  &-0-  ^ 


1— u — i  ,>^- 

►Saviour  is  here,  Redemption  is-     purchased,  salva-tionis  free. 
.^•A-A     AAA     AAA.-.    *      _      -* 


m^s 


>2Z~ jg-jg 


«: 


i — r 


i    i   i 


103 


POETUGUESE  HYMN.    lis. 


How  firm  a  founda-  tion,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord,    Is  laid  for  jour 


mm 


*=F=^K*=Z3Eg^Zfr 


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y-ti — g- 


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faith  in  his  ex  -  cellent  word !  'What  more  can  he  say  than  to 
I  aJ*1 


pi!        U>    ^ 


^=#c 


you  he  hath    said,  You  whoun-to  Je   -   sus  for     refuge  have 


5r-gfs-i. 


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fled,      You  who  un  -  to    Je  -  sus  for   re  -  fuge  have  fled? 


m^ 


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195 


SAVANNAH.    10s. 


Tletxl. 


Abide  with  me;  fast  fallt  the  evening  tide;  Thtdarknesi  thickenr  Lord,  with  me 

abide; 


it "cr^ 

When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comfortg  flee,  Help  of  the  helplcsi,  O  abide  with  me 


126 


VICTORY.    10s. 
I 


L-4- 


s^^S 


e:;.V 


Joy -ful-ly.joy- fully  tarwardl  more,  Bound  to  the  land  of  bright 
An  -  gcl-icchor  -  is-terssing  as    I  come,  Joyfully,  joy  -  ful-ly 


u 


fiN^F^I» 


i^g^^^^a 


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spi-rita  a- bove;)Soon,wlth  my  pilgrimage  end- ed  be-low,  \ 
mate  to  thy  home!  J  Home  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  1     go;   / 


m^f^miMmMim 


pimm^s^temtm 


[home. 
Pilgrim  and  stranger  no  more  shall  T  roam,Joyfully  joyfully,  resting  at 


180 


AKNO. 


Dr.  L.  Mason. 


4^=^- 


^mm 


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To  -   day     the      Sa  -  viour  calls,     Ye    wand'  -  rers,   come ! 


£_S_Jl 


m 


P 


£=fE 


0       ye       be  -  night  -  ed    souls,  Why    long  -  er     roam 


^=^f=^=f. 


g=FF 


64 


ba: 


AVA. 


Dr.  T.  Hastings. 


Wk 


22: 


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Child    of      sin      and     sor  -   row,  Fill'd  with    dis  -  may. 

Wait    not     for      to  -  mor  -   row,  Yield  ye       to  -  day ; 

D.  C.  Child    of      sin      and     sor  -  row,  Hear  and       o  -   bey. 

I 


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Come  while  thou  canst  borrow 

Help  from  on  high. 
Grieve  not  that  Love 
Which  from  above, 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Would  bring  thee  nigh. 


87 


BEAUTIFUL    CITY. 


1  Beau-ti-ful  Zi  -   on,    built   a-bove,       Beau-ti-ful  ci   -    ty 

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Beautiful  palms  the  conquerors  show; 
Beautiful  robes  the  ransom'd  wear, 
Beautiful  all  who  enter  there. 
Thither  I  press  with  eager  feel : 

There  shall  my  rest  be  Long  and  sweet. 

4  Beautiful  throne  for  Christ  our  King, 
Beautiful  Bougs  the  angels  sing, 
Beautiful  rest,  all  wanderings  cease, 
Beautiful  home  of  perfcel  peace, 
'I  here  shall  an  eyes  the  Saviour  see: 
Haste  to  this  heavenly  home  with  me. 


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When  others  sunk  down  in  despair,  Confirm'd  by  his  power,  ye  stood. 


2  Ye  saints,  who  stand  nearer  than  they, 

And  cast  your  bright  crowns  at  his  feet, 
His  grace  and  his  glory  display, 

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He  snatch'd  you  from  hell  and  the  grave, 

He  ransom'd  from  death  and  despair, 
For  you  he  was  mighty  to  save, 

Almighty  to  bring  you  safe  there. 


91 


220 


HAPPY    DAY. 


Oh.  happy  day,  that  stays  my  choice  On  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God  ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice,  And  tell  thy  goodness  ali  abroad. 


Hap-py  day,      hap-py  day.  'When  Je-sus  wash'd  my  sins  a  -way ! 

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HAPPY   LAND. 

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HAPPY   LAND.    Concluded. 


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JOY. 


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1  Ju  -  bi-lee,     sing  ju 

2  Ju  -  bi-lee,     sing  ju 

3  Ju   •  bi-lee,     sing  ju 


bi  -  lee,  £ing  with  hearts  and  Toi  -  ces, 
bi-lee,  I  'ri  -  son  gates  fly  o-pen, 
bi  -  lee,  Mourners,  cease  your  sad  -  ness, 


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Ju  -  bi-lee,  sing  ju  -  bi-lee,  Heav'n  with  earth  rejoi  -  ces. 
Ju  -  bi  -  lee,  sing  ju  -  bi  -  lee,  I  -  ron  bars  are  bro  -  ken. 
Ju  -  bi-lee,    sing  ju  -  bi-lee,    Sor-row,turn   to    glad  -  ness. 

JUL 


Year  of  years,  sojrreat  and  glorious,  Jesus  comes,  he  conies  victorious, 
An  -gel  voi  -  ces  sweetly  sing-ing,  Sil-  ver  trumpets  loudly  ring-ing, 
Weary  hearts  that  now  are  aching,  Wounded  hearts  that  now  are  breaking, 


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Jo -sus  comes,  ho  comes  to  reign,  Jesus  comes,  he  comes  to  reign. 
Joy-fulnews  to  cap  -  tires  bring,  Joyful  news  to  cap- tires  bring. 
Je-sus  longs   to   give  you    rest,  Je-sus  longs  to   give  you  rest. 


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4  Jubilee,  sing  jubilee, 

March  beneath  his  banner, 
Jubilee,  sing  jubilee. 

Shout  aloud  Hosannal 
This  the  day  of  his  salvation, 
Worthy  of  all  acceptation 

Come  and  welcome,  sinners,  come. 

6  Jubilee,  sing  jubilee, 

Pentecost  returning! 
Jubilee,  sing  jubilee, 

Hearts  and  tongues  nre  burning. 
Holy  Comforter,  descending, 

All  thy  gifts  and  graces  lending, 
Dwell  within  us  evermore. 


KENAZ. 


Je    -    sus lives,  and      so      shall  I; 

D.  C.     He      shall  raise  me    with     the         just: 


Death !  thy 
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To  sing  the  Saviour's  dying  love.  Will  you  go  ?  Will  you  go  ?  J  * 
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LAND    OF    PROMISE. 


I      have  a   Fa-ther  in  the  promised  land,  I      have  a    Father  in  th 

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promised  land;  My  Father  calls  me,  I  must  go  To  meet  him  in  the  promised  land. 


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I'll  a  •  way.  I'll  a-way  to  the  promised  land,  I'll  away,  I'll  a-way  to  the 


promisedland;  My  Father  calls  me,  I  must  go    To  meet  liini  in  the  promised  land. 


•J  I  have  a  Saviour  ii>  tin-  promised  land; 
M\  Saviour  calls  mo,  I  mu 
To  meet  him  in  the  promised  land. 

I'll  away,  I'll  away  to  the  promised  land; 
My  Saviour  calls  me,  T  must  go 
To  meet  him  In  the  promised  land. 

8  1  hope  to  meet  yon  in  the  promised  land; 
A  i  Jesus'  feet ;  a  joyous  band, 

We'll  praise  him  in  the  promised  land. 

We'll  away  to  the  promised  land; 
At  JeSUa'  feet,  a  joyous  hand, 

We'll  praise  him  in  the  promised  land. 


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LYONS. 


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MERCY. 


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To    ov'  -  ry  na-tion  he      is  cry-  ing, "  Look  to  me,  look   to  me.' 


MERCY.    Concluded. 


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OAK. 


Arr.  by  Dr.  L.  Mason. 


Nearer,  mv  God.  to  thee,— Nearer  to  thee !  \  c+il1   .,  _,,„„„„ 

E'en  though  it  be  a  cross  That  raiseth  me ;  |  StlU  a11  ^  sonS  Bha11  be' 


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Near-  er,  my  God,  to  thee,  Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee,  Nearer  to  thee ! 

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2  Though  like  a  wanderer, 
The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  comes  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 

Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee! 


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PILGRIM. 


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I'm  a      pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger  ;  I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night. 

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SHINING  SHORE.  G.  F.  Root. 


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My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by,  And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger.  Would  not  detain  ther 


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friends  are  pasting  orer,  And  justbcforn.the  shining  shore  We  may  almost  discoTer. 

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SCOTLAND. 


Dr.  Clarke. 


The  voice  of   free  grace    cries,  Es- cape   to    the  mountain,  Fur 


A  -  dam's  lost    race      Christ  hath  o  -  pen'd      a  foun-tain; 


For     sin  and    nn  -cleanness,  and     every  transgression!  Ilia 
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flows  most  free-  ly  in  streams  of       sal  -va  -  tion. 

him       a  -gain     when  we  pass     o        ver  Jor-dan. 


144 


SMYRNA.    8s,  7s,  4s. 


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UNITY. 


When  shall  we  meet    a  -  gain,   Meet  ne'er  to 


When  will  Peace  wreathe  her  chain  Round  us      for-  ev  -  er? 


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When  shall  sweet  friendship  glow 

Changeless  forever  ? 
Where  joys  celestial  thrill, 
Where  bliss  each  heart  shall  fill* 
And  fairs  of  parting  chill, 

Never,  no,  never. 


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1  Say,  brothers,  ■will  you  meet  us,  Say,  brothers,  will  you  meet  us, 
2  By  the  grace  of  God  we*ll  meet  you,  By  the  grace  of  God  we'll  meet  you, 
3  Jo    -    sus  lives  and  reigns  forever,  Jesus  lives  and  reigns  forever, 
4  Glo-ry,  glo-ry,hal-lo  -  lu-  jah,  Glory,  glo-ry,  hal-le  -  lu  -  jah, 


121 


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Nearer  my 
Nearer  the 
But  lying 
Father!  per 
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Father's  house,    Where  the  many 


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Thy  will  be  done;  If  o'er  us  shine  a  gladd'ning  and  a    prosp'rous  sun, 

Thy  m ill  be  done;  If  shrouded  o'er  our  path  with  glooa. 

Thy  will  be  done;  And  when  life's  elosiig  scene  shall  cob*, 


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BKOTHERS. 


Arr.  by  A.  T. 


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Jesus  lives  and  reigns  forev  -  er,  On  Ca-  naan's  hap-py  shore. 
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A.T. 


Tin  nearer  my  home  to   •  day     Than  Fie  ever  been  be     -  fore. 

Nearer  the  great  white  throne,  Nearer  the  jas-per  sea: 

Nearer  leaving  my  cross,  Nearer  wearing  air  crowL 

Is  that  dim  and  unknown  stream  Which      leads  at  last  to  light 

Let  me  feel  as  if  I  trod     The         ihore  of  the  river  death. 

I  mar  be  nearer  my  home,    Near   -    er  now  than  I  think. 


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Yet  still  our  grateful  hearts  shall  gay,  Thy  will  be  don*. 

This  prayer  will  make  it  more  divine :  Thy  will  be  doit. 

One  comfort — one  is  our?, — to  breathe,  while  we  adore,      Thy  will  be  done. 

Hay  angels  waft  our  spirits  home,  there  to  sing  around  thy  throne,  Thy  will  be  doit 


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105 


GENERAL  INDEX. 


The  tunes  marked  thus  *  are  copyrighted,  and  cannot  ho  used  with- 
out the  permission  of  their  proprietors. 


PAGE 

Abba* 73 

Adello* 42 

Agate* 82 

Ain 42 

Amsterdam. .  68 

Antioch 20 

Anvern* 5 

Ariel* 58 

Arlington 20 

Arno 87 

Ashley 21 

Athens 22 

Autumn 74 

Ava* 87 

Azmon* 22 

Badea 44 

Balerma 23 

Barby 23 

Bartimeus....  74 

Beautiful  City*  88 

Benevento CO 

Bertrand 44 

Betah* 75 

Blendon 7 

Boylston* 44 

Brattle  Street  24 

Brighton G 

Brown* 24 

BrowneU 0 

Brooklyn*....  53 

Canaan 25 

Christmas 26 

Clarendon 26 

Come  to  Jesus  90 
Come,  ye  Dis- 
consolate... 80 
Come,  ye  sin- 
ners   76 

Corinth 90 

Coronation...  27 

Cross  &  Crown  27 

Darnell 53 

De  Henry oi 

Dennis 4,r) 

Devtai 28 

Dover  46 

Downs* 28 

Duane  Street  8 

Duke  Street.  8 

Dundee  28 


PAGE 

Eaton 9 

Edinburgh ...  82 
Effingham....    10 

Eltham* 60 

Evan* 29 

Evening  Hymn  10 
Expostulation  83 

Federal  Street*  11 
Fountain*....  29 
Frederick*...  84 
Fulton* 61 

Georgia* 08 

Golden  Hill*.  46 

Golden  Sliore  76 

Good  Tidings*  77 

Goshen 84 

Greenville 7S 


Hamburg*...  11 

Happy  Day  ..  02 

Sappy  Land.  92 

Harwell* 78 

Haverhill*...  46 

Hebron* 12 

Hendon 61 

Henry 30 

II  »reford* 4(1 

Holley* 62 

Holj  City*...  69 

Horton 62 

I  do  Believe..  30 

Iowa 47 

Ives 62 

Joy 93 

Jubilee* 94 

Kcnaz 95 


Laban 47 

Laconla 96 

Land  of  Pro- 
mise*   90 


81 
64 

48 
48 
49 
Lischer 64 


Lnnesboro'1 

Lenox , 

Leslie*  

Libya* 

Lisbon* 


PAGE  PAGK 

Loving  Kind-  Shining 

luss 12      Shore* 100 

Lucas 97  Sicilian  Hymn  80 

Lyons OS, Silver  Street.    51 

Smyrna 102 

63  Spanish  Hymn  66 

31  Male  Street..    60 

13  Stonefield 17 

(.»s  Stow* 55 

58  St.  John's 36 

32  St.  Louis 17 

70  St.  Martins...    37 

St.  Thomas...     51 
70  Suffering 


Martyn 

Mear 

Blendon 

Mercy* 

Meribah* 

Metropolis.... 
Millennium .. 
Missionary 

Hymn* 

Mount  Pisgan 


Saviour 37 

Swanwick....  38 

Naomi* 33 

Nearer  Home*104  Tabor* 55 

Nettleton 78|Tappan* 38 

New  Haven*     72  Thatcher 52 

Northampton*  13  Thy  Wffl  he 

Nuremburg*.    64!     Done* 104 

Toplady* 66 

Oak* 00  Triumph 56 

Oatlands* 34 

Old  Hundred    1 1  Unity 103 

olivet* 72  Oxbridge*....  18 

Olmutz* 49 

Olney 60  Varum* 39 

Ortonvllle 34  Vesper 80 

Otto* 79  Victory 86 

14  Ward* 18 


Park  Street.. 
Peterboro' .... 

Piety 

l'iles'^rove  .... 


85  Warwick., 
36  Watchman... 

L6  Webb* 


Pilgrim l 


I'lev  I'S   Il\  11111  64 

Poj  mi  piese 
Hymn 85 


Remember  Mo  86 

Retreat* 15 

Rockingham11    16 

Rosefleld* 66 

Rothwell*....    10 

Zebulon 

Sabbath* 66  Zephyr* 

Savannah 86  Zerah* .. 

Saxony To  Zlklag.. 

Sav.liiotbersMOl  Zlon* 

Scotland 101 

Sen-  50 


W  evniouth... 

Willowby 

Wilmot.". 

Windham 19 

Woodland 40 

Woodstock-.    41 


Youth* 07 


METRICAL  INDEX. 


10 


L.M. 

Anvern 

Brighton 

Brownell 

Blendon 

Duane  Street 
Duke  Street. 

Eaton 

Effingham.... 
Evening  Hymn  10 

Federal  Street  11 

Hamburg 11 

Happy  Day...  92 

Hebron 12 

Loving  Kind- 
ness   12 

Mendon 13 

Northampton  13 

Old  Hundred  14 

Park  Street...  14 

Pilesgrove....  15 

Retreat 15 

Rockingham..  16 

Rothwell 16 

Stonefield 17 

St.  Louis 17 

Uxbridge 18 

Ward 18 

Wells 18 

Windham 19 

Zephyr 19 

CM. 

Antioch 20 

Arlington 20 

Ashley 21 

Athens 22 

Azmon 22 

Balerma 23 

Barby 23 

Brattle  Street  24 

Brown 24 

Canaan 25 

Christmas 26 

Clarendon 26 

Corinth 90 

Coronation...  27 
Cross  &  Crown  27 

Devizes 28 

Downs 28 

Dundee 28 

Evan 29 

Fountain 29 


Lanesboro'. 

Mear 

Metropolis....  32 

Mount  Pisgah  32 

Naomi 33 

Oatlands 34 

Ortonville 34 

Peterboro' ....  35 

Piety 35 

Remember  Me  36 

St.  John's 36 

St.  Martin's...  37 
Suffering 

Saviour 37 


Swanwick.. 

Tappan 

Varina 

Warwick.... 
Woodland.., 
Woodstock. 
Zerah 


38 


Adello 
Ain.... 


PAGE 

56 
Weymouth...  56 
Zebulon. 57 


PAGE  | 

31 1  Triumph 
81 


C.  P.  M. 

Ariel 58 

Meribah 58 

Willowby 59 


S.M. 

42 
42 
44 

Bertrand 44 

Boylston 44 

Dennis 45 

Dover  45 

Golden  Hill...    46 

Haverhill 46 

Hereford. 46 

Iowa 47 

Laban 47 

Leslie 48 

Libya 48 

Lisbon 

Olmutz 

Olney 

Seir 

Silver  Street 
State  Street. 
St,  Thomas.. 

Thatcher 

Watchman.. 


Benevento 60 

Eltham 60 

Fulton 61 

Hendon 61 

Holley 62 

Horton 62 

Ives 62 

Martyn 63 

Nuremburg...  64 
Pleyel's  Hymn  64 

Rosefield 65 

Sabbath 65 

Spanish  Hymn  66 

jToplady 66 

Youth 67 

Ziklag 67 


PAGE 

Harwell 78 

Nettleton 78 

Otto 79 

Saxony 79 

Smyrna 102 

Sicilian  Hymn  80 

Vesper 80 

Wilmot 81 

Zion 81 

10s. 

Savannah 86 

Victory 86 


lis. 


82 


H.M. 


Henry. 


Brooklyn 53 

Darwell 53 

Lenox 54 

Lischer 54 

30 !  Stow 55 


Amsterdam. 
Georgia 


7s,  6s. 

Holy  City.... 
Millennium 
Missionary 

Hymn 

Webb.- 


6s,  4s. 

New  Haven.. 
Olivet 


8s,  7s. 


Agate 

Edinburgh ...  82 

Expostulation  83 

Frederick 84 

Goshen 84 

Portuguese 

Hymn 85 

Irregular. 

Arno 87 

Ava 87 

Beautiful  City  88 
Come  to  Jesus  90 
Come,  ye  Dis- 
consolate... 89 

Corinth 90 

De  Fleury 91 

Happy  Day..  92 

Happy  Land.  92 

Joy 93 

Jubilee 94 

Kenaz 95 

Laconia 95 

Land  of  Pro- 


Abba 

Autumn... 
Bartimeus 

Betah 75 

Come,  ye  Sin- 
ners     76 

Golden  Shore    76 
Good  Tidings..  77 


I  do  Believe..    SO.Tabor ••-.     55 .Greenville., 


Lucas 97 

Lyons 98 

Mercy 98 

Nearer  Home  104 

Oak 99 

Pilgrim 100 

Say, Brothers   104 

Scotland 101 

Shining 

Shore 100 

Smyrna 102 

Thv  Will   be 

Done 104 

Unity 103 

107 


The  following  is  a  list  of  hymns  in  "Union  Prayer-Meeting  Hymns," 
and  tunes  in  this  book,  which  are  especially  adapted  to  each  other  : 


Hymn 


47 


9«1 
27  j 


PAGE 

Coronation 27 

DeFleury 91 

Kenaz 95 

Harwell  78 

Lyons 98 

Ashley 21 

Loving-Kindness.  12 

De  Fleury 91 

Happy  Land 92 

Oak 99 

Adello 42 

Ain 42 

j-    Laconia 95 

Ava 87 

f   Lyons 9S 

\   Portuguese  Hymn.  86 

Amsterdam 68 

Georgia 68 

Lucas 97 

Pilgrim 100 

Happy  Land 92 

Oak 99 

Joy 93 


Hymn  119) 

180  y 

201 J 

121 

122 

128 

126 

158 

161 

262 

168 

247 


ISO 

1881 

264  j 

195 

198") 

201  j 

210 

220 

226 

227 

234 


Eaton 9 

Brighton 6 

Nearer  Home 104 

Shining  Shore 100 

Canaan 25 

Victory 86 

Mercy 98 

Lyons 98 

I  Do  Believe 30 

Comcye  Disconso- 
late   89 

Arno 87 

Olivet 72 

New  Haven 72 

Savannah  86 


Brownell 6 

Leslie 4Si 

Happy  Day 92 

Say,  Brothers 104 

Unity 103 

Happy  Land 92 


108 


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